Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale · Blowball

Mechanism

Dandelion herb and root contain sesquiterpene bitter compounds, triterpenes, flavonoids and a high potassium content. Traditionally they are used to support bile flow, liver metabolism and urinary excretion; a diuretic effect was observed in a small human study. Robust equine studies on clinical endpoints are lacking; use rests mainly on experiential knowledge.

Cautions

· Contraindicated with bile-duct obstruction — veterinary clarification
· Composite-family (Asteraceae) sensitivity possible

Sources

PMID:19678785Clare et al. 2009 (J Altern Complement Med) — diuretische Wirkung Taraxacum officinale folium (Humanstudie)

EMA/HMPC Taraxaci radix cum herbaEMA/HMPC — Löwenzahn-Monographie (Taraxacum officinale)

Equiterna Score

59/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7.8/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

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An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageapprox. 20–40 g dried herb/root/animal/day (large horse)

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

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