Dandelion Leaf
Taraxacum officinale
T Traditional useDandelion leaf is traditionally used to increase urine flow in minor urinary complaints; it is not suitable with gallbladder or kidney problems.
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The EMA classes dandelion leaf as a traditional herbal medicine to increase urine and flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints. Drink enough fluid while using it. It must not be used with bile duct or liver disease.
Updated: October 15, 2026
✓ This herb record is backed by official European Medicines Agency (EMA HMPC) herbal monographs.
What is it used for?
T Traditional use
Traditional use: Based on at least 30 years of documented traditional use rather than clinical trials.
How do we rate evidence levels? →Traditionally used to increase urine flow to flush the urinary tract as an adjuvant in minor urinary complaints. [1]
How is it used?
Tea
Make a tea with 4–10 g of chopped dried leaf; drink plenty of fluids.
Amount: 3 times daily
Duration limit: See a doctor if no better after 2 weeks
[1]Safety & interactions
Minimum age: 12 years
- Do not use with blocked or inflamed bile ducts, liver disease, gallstones or an active stomach ulcer.
- Avoid with kidney failure, diabetes or heart failure because of the risk of high potassium.
- Do not use if you are allergic to the daisy family (Asteraceae).
- Not recommended under 12, in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Drug interactions
No recorded interactions
Side effects
- Allergic reactions (frequency unknown)
⚕ When to see a doctor
- If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops
- If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen
- If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs
Did you know?
Dandelion leaf tea uses a relatively large amount: 4–10 g. [1]
Frequently asked questions
Is dandelion a diuretic?
The EMA accepts dandelion leaf as a traditional aid to increase urine in minor urinary complaints.
Who should not use dandelion?
People with gallstones or bile duct disease, liver disease, an active stomach ulcer, kidney failure, diabetes or heart failure.
How do I make dandelion tea?
Make a tea with 4–10 g of chopped leaf and drink it 3 times a day, with plenty of water.
Is dandelion good for the liver?
The EMA leaf monograph has no liver indication, and it must not be used with liver disease.
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Dandelion Leaf (Taraxacum officinale). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/dandelion-leaf/
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