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Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg.

Category: Digestive Wellness | Urinary & Fluid Balance | Liver Wellness Traditions | Skin & Beauty | Green Botanical Nutrition


Dandelion Leaf — The Garden's Green Renewal Botanical

Digestive Comfort • Urinary Wellness • Green Nutrition • Antioxidant Support • Everyday Botanical Vitality


Discover the remarkable versatility of Dandelion Leaf, a vibrant green botanical with a long history in traditional European and North American herbal practices.


Often overlooked as a common garden plant, dandelion has been valued for generations as both an edible green and a traditional herbal ingredient.


Our Dandelion Leaf offers a pleasantly earthy, mildly bitter infusion that fits beautifully into daily wellness rituals focused on digestion, hydration, and plant-based nourishment.


Dandelion leaves contain naturally occurring minerals, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and other plant compounds. Their traditional use has attracted scientific interest, although many claimed medicinal effects remain unproven in human studies.

Dandelion Leaf

SKU: GOJ-HC-DAN-013-8OZ
$25.00 Regular Price
$18.00Sale Price
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  • Product Details

    Ingredients: 100% Dried Dandelion Leaf (Taraxacum officinale)

    Form: Loose Cut & Sifted Dried Leaves

    Net Weight: 8 oz (190 g)

    Caffeine: Naturally Caffeine-Free

    Flavor Profile: Earthy, Green, Mildly Bitter

    Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry location away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture.

  • Important Safety Precautions

    Allergies: Avoid if allergic to dandelion or related Asteraceae plants, including ragweed, daisies, and chrysanthemums.

    Kidney and fluid-balance concerns: Consult a healthcare professional before medicinal use if you have kidney disease, heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or take diuretics.

    Medication interactions: Seek medical advice if taking lithium, diabetes medications, blood-pressure medications, or other medicines affected by changes in fluid balance. Dandelion leaves contain vitamin K, which may be relevant to warfarin management.

    Gallbladder or bile duct conditions: Consult a healthcare professional before medicinal use if you have gallstones, bile duct obstruction, or significant liver disease.

    Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Avoid medicinal use without professional guidance because adequate safety information is lacking.

    Use only properly identified, food-grade dandelion leaves from a reputable supplier. Never harvest from lawns or roadsides exposed to pesticides, herbicides, or pollutants.

    Discontinue use if an allergic reaction, dizziness, or significant gastrointestinal discomfort develops.

  • Who May Enjoy Dandelion Leaf?

    • Adults interested in traditional bitter herbs and digestive wellness.

    • Customers who enjoy earthy, green herbal teas.

    • Individuals exploring traditional urinary wellness botanicals.

    • Herbal enthusiasts interested in edible medicinal plants.

    • Customers building a plant-focused herbal cabinet.

    • People seeking naturally caffeine-free tea options.

  • Garden Wellness Tip

    Blend dandelion leaf with nettle leaf and spearmint for an earthy, green, caffeine-free infusion. Add lemon to brighten the flavor.

  • How to Use

    Hot Dandelion Leaf Tea

    1. Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried dandelion leaf to 8 oz of freshly boiled water.

    2. Cover and steep for 10–15 minutes.

    3. Strain thoroughly.

    4. Enjoy warm, plain, or with lemon.

    Iced Dandelion Leaf Tea

    1. Add 2 teaspoons of dried leaves to 8 oz of hot water.

    2. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.

    3. Strain and allow to cool.

    4. Serve over ice with lemon or fresh mint.

    Dandelion & Mint Herbal Blend

    Combine dandelion leaf with spearmint for a refreshing green herbal infusion that softens dandelion's naturally bitter flavor.

    Suggested Use: Begin with one cup to assess tolerance. There is no established therapeutic dose for ordinary dandelion leaf tea.

  • Benefits & Traditional Uses

    Digestive & Gut Wellness

    • Traditionally used as a bitter herb to support appetite and digestive comfort.

    • Its naturally bitter flavor can complement an after-meal herbal tea ritual.

    • Dandelion leaf has a history of use in digestive herbal preparations, although clinical evidence is limited.

    • Has not been proven to treat constipation, acid reflux, IBS, or chronic bloating.

    Urinary & Fluid Balance Wellness

    • Traditionally used to encourage urination.

    • A small preliminary human study investigated increased urinary frequency following dandelion leaf extract consumption.

    • Research remains insufficient to establish a reliable diuretic effect from ordinary brewed tea.

    • Increased urination does not mean the kidneys are being cleansed or toxins are being removed.

    Liver & Traditional Botanical Wellness

    • Dandelion is historically included in herbal preparations associated with liver and digestive wellness.

    • Laboratory and animal studies have explored antioxidant and liver-related effects of certain dandelion preparations.

    • Drinking dandelion leaf tea has not been shown to repair the liver, reverse fatty liver disease, or treat hepatitis.

    • Dandelion root and leaf should not be treated as interchangeable in research or product claims.

    Mineral & Green Nutritional Wellness

    • Dandelion greens naturally contain potassium, calcium, and other nutrients.

    • Whole edible dandelion leaves also provide vitamins and plant pigments.

    • The amount of these nutrients transferred into brewed tea varies considerably.

    • Dandelion tea should not be used as a treatment for mineral deficiencies.

    Skin & Botanical Beauty

    • Contains phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity in laboratory research.

    • Can complement a plant-rich, hydration-focused wellness routine.

    • Dandelion has a history of use in traditional skin-related herbal preparations.

    • Drinking the tea has not been proven to clear acne, reduce dark spots, or improve collagen production.

    Women's Wellness & Menstrual Self-Care

    • Can be enjoyed as a naturally caffeine-free beverage during everyday wellness routines.

    • Traditionally included in general botanical wellness preparations.

    • There is insufficient evidence that dandelion leaf balances hormones, regulates menstrual cycles, or relieves PMS.

    • Has not been proven to treat PCOS, fibroids, or other reproductive conditions.

    Antioxidant & Cellular Wellness

    • Contains flavonoids and phenolic acids, including derivatives of caffeic acid.

    • Dandelion extracts demonstrate antioxidant activity in laboratory studies.

    • These findings do not establish that drinking dandelion tea prevents chronic disease.

    Weight Management & Body Wellness

    • Naturally low in calories when brewed without sweeteners.

    • Can replace sugary beverages within a balanced nutrition plan.

    • Any temporary reduction in water retention should not be confused with body-fat loss.

    • Has not been proven to shrink the waist, burn belly fat, increase glute size, or cause lasting weight loss.

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