Beneficial flowers for the digestive system

Dandelion flowers help the liver and kidneys eliminate toxins, while promoting healthy digestion. Rich in antioxidants, they are also used to support liver function, stimulate bile secretion, and soothe mild digestive inflammation.

Description

Whole or roughly cut flower heads, bright yellow to golden yellow in color, with a slightly sweet, vegetal fragrance. Dried product, intended for processing or use in infusions.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Dandelion, dandelion
• Latin name: Taraxacum dens leonis (syn. Taraxacum officinale )
• Family: Asteraceae
• Part used: Flower head (flower)
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Europe, temperate zones of Asia
• English name: Dandelion flower heads
• Name in German: Löwenzahnblüten
• Name in Spanish: Flores de diente de león
• Name in Italian: Fiori di tarassaco
• Name in Arabic: أزهار الهندباء البرية

Main virtues

Liver cleanser, mild choleretic, antioxidant, mild diuretic, digestive soothing.

Main constituents

Flavonoids, carotenoids (lutein, xanthophylls), triterpenes, phenolic acids, mucilages, sesquiterpene lactones (low concentration in flowers).

Professional use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 to 2 teaspoons of flower heads for 250 ml of boiling water, infuse for 8 to 10 minutes. 2 to 3 times a day as a gentle liver drainage treatment.
• Mild decoction: possible in mixture with leaves or roots for synergistic effect.
• Culinary use: the dried flower heads can be incorporated into floral blends or aromatic “well-being” infusions.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• May not be recommended in case of obstruction of the bile ducts or stones without medical advice.
• Possible allergy in people sensitive to Asteraceae.
• Avoid in children under 6 years old without professional advice.

History and traditional use

Dandelion has been used for centuries to "purify the blood," drain the liver, and relieve digestive discomfort. While the leaves and roots are the most well-known in herbal medicine, the flowers remain no less valuable, particularly for their antioxidant properties and gentle action on the hepatobiliary system.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag or professional bulk (1 kg or more).
• Storage: away from light, humidity and air.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Dandelion
• European Pharmacopoeia – Monographs of medicinal plants

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