Question 1

is it bad to consume dandelion root?

Accepted Answer

No: Although dandelions are often considered pesky and prolific weeds, their roots, leaves and flowers are edible and beneficial for your health. Dandelion roots have been used to help liver, kidney and digestive functions; as a laxative; to treat jaundice, anemia, bladder infections and eczema; and to eliminate gallstones. Consult your doctor to inquire whether it will affect your meds or health.

Question 2

what is dandelion root tea used for?

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Read on: Commonly to cleans the body the kidney liver gall bladder, also digestion especially after fatty meals, also mild diuretic.

Question 3

is dandelion root safe for breastfeeding mothers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Often promoted by lactation consultants to promote breast milk supply.

Question 4

are root dandelion capsules good for treating acne?

Accepted Answer

Use a real Rx: I'm sorry somebody is trying to sell you something that's probably a placebo. Acne is a serious, chronic, non-lifestyle-related disease that eventually remits on its own. It's a serious personal and professional liability. If topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated hasn't cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician.

Question 5

how can a dandelion root herbal pill be used to make tea?

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It can't: You don't use herbal pills to make tea, you use herbs to make tea.  A dandelion root pill has been processed into a form that will likely make a really nasty tea.  On the other hand, dandelion root, dried, then chopped or ground, makes a pretty good tea.

Question 6

if i am allergic to chamomile should i stay away from dandelion root products?

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Chamomile : If you have  a rag weed allergy or a chamomile allergy it is not recommended to use dandelion root.

Question 7

hi  will dandelion root extract 339mg help  with  pupp  im pregnant  and  is  it  ok  take  it  if  i am  pregnant ? thank  you

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Taking herbal products  without knowing if scientific tests were done about efficacy and side effects can be unwise especially if you are pregnant.  Please consults with your ob-gyn. If you think you have a medical problem stick with a well recognized medical product prescribed by your ob-gyn. Don't take chances with your pregnancy.

Question 8

will dandelion root tea interfere with hormonal iud effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: The iud you reference has a dual mode of action.  A word of caution - many herbal medicines are just that, medicines,  with little know safety on the human physiology.

Question 9

how much dandelion root (taraxcum officinale) do i need for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

None: It won't help you lose weight, except in your wallet. You need to learn how to eat and exercise in a way that you can live with for the rest of your life. Don't put anything in your body that you don't know what it is, what it's going to do, or what harm it could cause. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 10

brewers yeast, dandelion root, cayenne, ginger root on sale at health food store. any of  this bad for me?

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Depends: You should view herbal medications as drugs. A lot of drugs in use today were originally developed based on compounds isolated from plants. Many herbal agents may interact with medications that you are already taking so it is important to check for drug interactions. Also most herbal agents have not been well studies in good clinical trials. This website may give you more information:
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