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Dandelion Research

Mostly mechanism / observationalModerate safety

5 peer-reviewed studies

What the evidence says

Mostly mechanism / observational

Most Dandelion studies are mechanism or observational rather than RCTs that measure a clinical effect — keep findings provisional.

Most evidence is from medium-quality randomised trials published 2005–2023.

Based on 5 studies · 3 RCTs

Confidence

Moderate

Steady research

1 study in the last 5 years

200520142023

1Systematic Review2005

An evidence-based systematic review (Natural Standard) summarized dandelion's traditional uses and the limited clinical evidence.

Sweeney B et al. · Journal of herbal pharmacotherapy (2005)

Traditional diuretic/digestive/liver uses
Human clinical evidence is sparse
Generally well tolerated

2RCT2009

A small human study found a dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) extract had a diuretic effect.

Clare BA et al. · Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) (2009)

Increased urinary frequency/output after dosing
Small pilot in healthy subjects
Supports the traditional diuretic use

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3RCTCited 15×2007

A pilot/feasibility study examined naturopathic botanicals including dandelion.

Greenlee H et al. · Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology (2007)

Feasibility and preliminary effects assessed
Dandelion among botanicals
Hypothesis-generating

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4RCT2023

A randomized study applied dandelion (with borneol) externally for a localized condition.

Zhao S et al. · Medicine (2023)

Topical dandelion preparation effective for the studied condition

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5Open-LabelCited 5×2010

A phytotherapy study used a dandelion-containing extract mixture for hepatoprotective support.

Sannia A et al. · Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica (2010)

Hepatoprotective herbal mixture assessed
Dandelion one component
Hard to isolate its effect

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Dandelion Research

Mostly mechanism / observational

Evidence-based systematic review of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) by natural standard research collaboration.

The diuretic effect in human subjects of an extract of Taraxacum officinale folium over a single day.

A pilot and feasibility study on the effects of naturopathic botanical and dietary interventions on sex steroid hormone metabolism in premenopausal women.

External application of dandelion combined with borneol effectively reduced pain and facial swelling after jaw surgery.

[Phytotherapy with a mixture of dry extracts with hepato-protective effects containing artichoke leaves in the management of functional dyspepsia symptoms].