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Summary: Dandelion is a member of the Asteraceae/Compositae family closely related to chicory. It is a perennial herb, native to the Northern hemisphere, found growing wild in meadows, pastures, and waste grounds of temperate zones. Some modern naturopathic physicians assert that dandelion can detoxify the liver and gallbladder, reduce side effects of medications processed by the liver, and relieve symptoms associated with liver disease.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always .... Read more

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Detoxification

Dandelion for Detoxification
Dandelion Modern naturopathic physicians consider dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) to have the ability to detoxify the liver and gallbladder, reduce side effects of medications processed by the liver, and relieve ....

 

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Pain

Dandelion for Pain
Research in laboratory animals suggests that dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) root may possess anti-inflammatory properties. There are no well-conducted human studies currently available in this area.    Copyright 2007 Natural Standard, Inc. ....

 

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AIDS-related Lymphoma

Dandelion for AIDS-related Lymphoma
Dandelion : Limited animal research does not provide a clear assessment of the effects of dandelion on tumor growth. There are no well-conducted human studies currently available in this area.Natural Standard ....

 

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Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

Dandelion for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Dandelion : Animal studies suggests that dandelion root may possess anti-inflammatory properties. However, there are no well-conducted human studies currently available in this area.Avoid if allergic to chamomile, feverfew, dandelion, honey, ....

 

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Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)

Dandelion for Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
Dandelion : Research in laboratory animals suggests that dandelion root may possess anti-inflammatory properties. There are no well-conducted human studies currently available in this area.Avoid if allergic to chamomile, feverfew, dandelion, ....

 

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