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Taraxacum officinale

1,141licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Liquid, Powder +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Taraxacum officinale until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a choleretic (and cholagogue)) to help increase bile flowDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · ROOT
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a choleretic) to help increase bile flowDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · LEAF
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a diureticDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · LEAF
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a diureticDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · ROOT
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a laxative/aperientDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · LEAF
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a laxative/aperientDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · ROOT
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as an alterative to help relieve dermatological conditions, such as eczemaDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · ROOT
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help stimulate appetiteDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · ROOT
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help stimulate appetiteDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · WHOLE PLANT
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help treat/relieve digestive troubles/(such as) upset stomach/indigestion/dyspepsiaDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · LEAF
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help treat/relieve digestive troubles/(such as) upset stomach/indigestion/dyspepsiaDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · ROOT
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help treat/relieve digestive troubles/(such as) upset stomach/indigestion/dyspepsiaDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · WHOLE PLANT
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to increase the amount of urine to achieve flushing of the urinary tract as an adjuvant in minor urinary complaintsDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · LEAF
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to increase the amount of urine to achieve flushing of the urinary tract as an adjuvant in minor urinary complaintsDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · WHOLE PLANT
Claim to verifyUsed in Herbal Medicine (as a choleretic (and cholagogue)) to help increase bile flowDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · WHOLE PLANT
Claim to verifyUsed in Herbal Medicine as a diureticDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · WHOLE PLANT
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenDANDELION - TARAXACUM OFFICINALE · Constipation, Flushing of the urinary tract, Indigestion, and Loss of appetite

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adolescents 12 to 17 years, Adults 18 years and older
LEAF
1.2–30 gramsper day
Adolescents 12 to 17 years, Adults 18 years and older
LEAF
10–20 millilitersper day
Adolescents 12 to 17 years, Adults 18 years and older
ROOT
1.5–24 gramsper day
Adolescents 12 to 17 years, Adults 18 years and older
ROOT
12–24 millilitersper day
Adolescents 12 to 17 years, Adults 18 years and older
WHOLE PLANT
3–30 gramsper day
Adolescents 12 to 17 years, Adults 18 years and older
WHOLE PLANT
15–30 millilitersper 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 obstructionApplies to: All products

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 mg120 licensed products
100 mg91 licensed products
25 mg70 licensed products
10 mg54 licensed products
75 mg46 licensed products
20 mg40 licensed products
40 mg40 licensed products
0 38 licensed products
125 mg35 licensed products
500 mg32 licensed products

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