Taraxacum officinale

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Health Canada Monographs

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DANDELION -TARAXACUM OFFICINALE
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to increase the amount of urine to achieve flushing of the urinary tract as an adjuvant in minor urinary complaints
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a laxative/aperient
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a choleretic) to help increase bile flow
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help treat/relieve digestive troubles/(such as) upset stomach/indigestion/dyspepsia
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as an alterative to help relieve dermatological conditions, such as eczema
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a choleretic (and cholagogue)) to help increase bile flow
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help stimulate appetite
  • Used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic
  • Used in Herbal Medicine (as a choleretic (and cholagogue)) to help increase bile flow
  • The above uses can be combined on the product label if from the same traditional or non-traditional system of medicine (e.g., Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help increase bile flow and relieve digestive troubles)
  • For multi-ingredient products: To prevent the product from being represented as a “traditional medicine”, any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g., Dandelion is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic). When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required
  • To prevent the product from being represented as a “traditional medicine”, any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g., Dandelion is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic)
  • When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adolescents 12 to 17 years, Adults 18 years and older1.2–30 gramsper day
Adolescents 12 to 17 years, Adults 18 years and older1.5–24 gramsper day
Adolescents 12 to 17 years, Adults 18 years and older3–30 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver or biliary disorder or an intestinal obstruction (Brinker 2010; Godfrey et al. 2010; ESCOP 2003; Bradley 1992).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
contraindicationDo not use if you have diabetes or a blood pressure, kidney or cardiovascular disorder (Goksu et al. 2010; EMA 2009; Hunt et al. 2005; Green et al. 2002; Mujais and Katz 2000; Carlsen et al. 1990; Kuller et al. 1986; Artz et al. 1966).
contraindicationDo not use if you are taking heart medications or other products containing diuretics (Goksu et al. 2010; EMA 2009; Hunt et al. 2005; Green et al. 2002; Mujais and Katz 2000; Carlsen et al. 1990; Kuller et al. 1986; Artz et al. 1966).

Alternative Names

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Common dandelion(common)Dandelion(common)Lion's-tooth(common)Taraxacum officinale(common)Dandelion juiceTaraxacum officinale

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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50 mg126 licensed products
100 mg86 licensed products
10 mg58 licensed products
25 mg55 licensed products
75 mg36 licensed products
150 mg35 licensed products
0 32 licensed products
500 mg32 licensed products
40 mg31 licensed products
20 mg30 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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Silybum marianumCo-occurs in 283 productsDandelionShared monographTaraxacum officinale - RootShared monographArctium lappaCo-occurs in 140 productsCynara cardunculusCo-occurs in 131 productsZingiber officinaleCo-occurs in 123 productsCurcuma longaCo-occurs in 123 productsCamellia sinensisCo-occurs in 116 products

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