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Herb · Asteraceae family

Common dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Full sun to part shade 0.1–0.4 m × 0.1–0.5 m Flowers April–June Harvest March–May to −40 °C
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Herbal tea (infusion)
Herbal tea · dose4–10 gof dried leaves
steep5–15 min
how often3× a day
Full method

Preparation and use · common dandelion

How to prepare it.

According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Part usedLeafHerbal tea
Part usedRootDecoction
mild indigestion, bloating and flatulencetemporary loss of appetiteas an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints
Form

part: leaf

For: as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints For whom: From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly

What you use
Dried herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
4–10 g of dried leaves
How often
3× a day
Fluids
Drink plenty of fluids while using it
How long
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 4–10 g of dried leaves in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

    10:00
  4. 4

    Drink 3× a day.

  5. 5

    Drink plenty of fluids while using it.

Dosage

FormSingle doseHow oftenFor whomHow longInstructions
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints4–10 g of dried leaves 3× a dayFrom 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 2 weeks → see a doctor Fluids: drink plenty of fluids while using it
Decoctionat homepart: rootfor: mild indigestion, bloating and flatulence1–5 g of dried root in 150 ml of water 2–3× a dayFrom 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 2 weeks → see a doctor
Decoctionat homepart: rootfor: temporary loss of appetite1–5 g of dried root in 150 ml of water 2–3× a dayFrom 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 2 weeks → see a doctor When: before a meal
Decoctionat homepart: rootfor: as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints1–5 g of dried root in 150 ml of water 2–3× a dayFrom 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 2 weeks → see a doctor Fluids: drink plenty of fluids while using it
Children under 12: not recommended

How long

If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

Who should not use it

  • Children under 12: not recommended
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • If allergic to plants of the daisy family (Asteraceae)
  • With bile duct obstruction, cholangitis, liver disease, gallstones or other biliary disease
  • With an active peptic ulcer
  • With kidney failure, diabetes or heart failure (risk of high potassium levels)
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)
  • When a doctor advises reduced fluid intake (e.g. severe heart or kidney disease)

Cautions

  • If fever, painful urination, spasms or blood in the urine occur, see a doctor.
Usage data: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Taraxaci officinalis radix, European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Taraxaci officinalis radix·Steeping time: EMA glossary on herbal teas

Home-made tincture · per the EMA

Tincture at home.

The EMA also lists a tincture. This is how to make it from dried herb from your bed.

Part usedRoot
Herb : alcohol ratio1 : 5e.g. 20 g per 100 ml
Alcohol45 %ethanol
Steep3 daysin the dark, at room temperature
Single dose5–10 ml3× a day · from 12 years
1

Weigh

20 g

of dried root, chopped

2

Cover with alcohol

100 ml

ethanol 45 %, in a glass jar

3

Leave to steep

3 days

close the jar, keep it in the dark and shake it now and then

4

Strain

into a dark bottle

press out the herb, label the bottle with name and date

5

Use

5–10 ml

3× a day · from 12 years

Before taking the tincture

The tincture contains alcohol. Read this before use:

  • Children under 12: not recommended
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • If allergic to plants of the daisy family (Asteraceae)
  • With bile duct obstruction, cholangitis, liver disease, gallstones or other biliary disease
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)
  • When a doctor advises reduced fluid intake (e.g. severe heart or kidney disease)
  • The tincture contains alcohol (ethanol).
  • If fever, painful urination, spasms or blood in the urine occur, see a doctor.
  • If you take any medicines, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • Do not drive after taking it.

Good to know

How long

If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

What 1 : 5 means

1 g of dried root per 5 ml of alcohol — so 20 g per 100 ml.

Which alcohol

Ethanol 45 %. Ordinary shop-bought spirit (40 %) is weaker than the EMA states.

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Taraxaci officinalis radix · Steeping days and straining. Conversions (grams per 100 ml) are calculated by GridGarden from the ratio in the monograph. Cautions not in the monograph were added by GridGarden.

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This is not medical advice. We only state traditional use as described in the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA, HMPC committee). If you have health problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, for children and when taking medicines, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Harvest

When to harvest.

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