Dandelion

Category: adaptogen

Aliases: Taraxacum officinale

Pharmacological Mechanism

Root + leaf extracts — high inulin (prebiotic), mild diuretic via potassium, traditional bitter for digestion. Limited rigorous evidence; meta-analysis signals on mild diuresis + glucose / lipid effects.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 4h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems