No compelling evidence identified

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Dandelion has a long history of food and traditional use, but human research is sparse. NCCIH says there is no compelling scientific evidence supporting dandelion for any health condition.

Evidence snapshot reviewed October 16, 2026

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Botanical identity

Which plant this profile means

The current WCVP backbone treats Taraxacum officinale as a synonym within Taraxacum sect. Taraxacum. The research profile preserves the familiar source name instead of flattening that taxonomic note.

Scientific name
Taraxacum officinale
WCVP taxon ID
3137644
Atlas record
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Research connections

What this ingredient has been studied around

Digestive symptoms

Traditional-use claims exist, but compelling clinical evidence has not been established.

Blood sugar

Laboratory interest does not establish a clinical benefit, and medicine interactions are a concern.

Joint pain

Traditional-use claims are not backed by compelling clinical evidence.

Reviewed evidence

No reviewed efficacy record yet

An empty evidence list is information

We are not filling this space with traditional claims, mechanisms, or animal findings and calling them human benefit. The profile above states what the reviewed sources can support today.

Profile sources

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