Dandelion is a plant traditionally used to support liver and stomach health, as it contains bitter compounds that stimulate bile production. This helps improve fat synthesis and its transformation into fatty acids, which in turn helps regulate cholesterol levels and prevent fatty liver disease, as well as disproportionate abdominal enlargement.

Similarly, this function is supported by its fiber content and by substances called stigmasterol and beta-sitosterol, which promote fat elimination. Furthermore, caffeic and p-hydroxyphenylacetic acids help regulate blood glucose, preventing metabolic disturbances that cause the body to produce excess fat.

For their part, taraxol, taraxerol, and taraxasterol contribute their antioxidant properties, which help eliminate excess toxins and accelerate liver detoxification. They also strengthen each liver cell, making them more resistant to the free radicals and waste products they are exposed to daily.

This supports the blood filtration process, as well as the more than 500 functions performed by the liver, and also aids in kidney cleansing. This latter benefit is due to its diuretic properties, which help eliminate kidney stones and excess uric acid, preventing kidney problems, and promoting healthy blood pressure and joint health.

Farmaciasdirect recommends this infusion to those suffering from indigestion, especially that caused by excess fat. It is also recommended for people who wish to cleanse their liver and improve its function, as well as that of their kidneys, as they will find this medicinal plant to be an excellent support.

The recommended dose is one teaspoon of dandelion, which should be added to a cup and covered with boiling water, left to steep for 10 minutes, strained and taken.

Not suitable for those suffering from gallbladder problems, whether they have gallstones or their bile ducts are obstructed.

100% dandelion root and stems.

Dandelion contains 9.2 g of carbohydrates (3%), 2.7 g of protein (5.6%), 3.5 g of fiber (11.7%), and 0.7 g of fat (1.3%). It also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. Its main active compounds are eudesmanolide and gemacranolide, taraxol, taraxerol, and taraxasterol, as well as stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol, caffeic acid, and p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid.