common dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Taraxacum officinale, commonly known as dandelion, is a widely distributed plant found across many regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America. Traditionally, its use has not been extensively documented in medical practices; however, it has been employed for various purposes such as promoting liver health and aiding digestion. Scientific studies have shown promising results, particularly focusing on optimizing extraction methods to enhance the recovery of bioactive compounds from dandelion tissues. For instance, a reverse-flow configuration improved probe performance in analyzing dandelion samples, while DIC pretreatment increased antioxidant activity and total phenolic content in both leaves and roots. Additionally, a standardized herbal formulation combining Taraxacum officinale with Lonicera japonica demonstrated effectiveness in reducing body weight and fat mass in obese mice without reported toxicity or adverse effects. No significant safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for dandelion use.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- A reverse-flow configuration reduced clogging potential and improved the performance of the liquid microjunction surface sampling probe for analyzing Taraxacum officinale.
- The study optimized ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions for dandelion to maximize recovery of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activities.
- The study found that LIPO-700, combining Taraxacum officinale and Lonicera japonica, reduced body weight and fat mass in obese mice without toxicity.
- DIC pretreatment enhanced antioxidant activity and total phenolic content in both dandelion leaves and roots.
Frequently asked questions
What is common dandelion?
common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about common dandelion?
4 sourced findings are recorded for common dandelion; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: A reverse-flow configuration reduced clogging potential and improved the performance of the liquid microjunction surface sampling probe for analyzing Taraxacum officinale.
How strong is the evidence for common dandelion?
The strongest finding for common dandelion carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is common dandelion safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for common dandelion in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does common dandelion interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for common dandelion in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of common dandelion?
common dandelion is also known as: Одуванчик лекарственный, pissenlit.
Is common dandelion a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 A Herbal Pair of Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg. and Lonicera japonica Thunb. Ameliorates Obesity and Modulates AMPK Signaling. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Enhancing phenolic extractability and antioxidant activity in dandelion leaves and roots through instant controlled pressure drop pretreatment. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A comprehensive insight into optimized ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activities from dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) plant extract using response surface methodology. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Reverse-Flow Engineering of a Liquid Microjunction Surface Sampling Probe for Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry Using Computational Fluid Dynamics. literature abstract metadata