Dandelion is a plant with yellow flowers. T araxacum officinale is the most common variety of this plant, and it grows in many parts of the world. Botanists consider dandelions to be herbs. People use the leaves, stems, flowers, and roots of the dandelion for medicinal purposes.
The dandelion plant is packed with healthy antioxidants and contains anti-inflammatory properties. This means that a dandelion herbal tea may help with fighting infections and bladder disorders such as UTIs. In some studies, combing dandelion with uva ursi shows that it can help stop UTIs altogether.
Sipping dandelion tea on a daily basis can become a new habit that helps your body's innate detoxification process, according to Ritieni. “It has [been] shown to support and maintain liver health, which supports the process of releasing toxins.”
Fresh or dried dandelion herb is also used as a mild appetite stimulant, and to improve upset stomach. The root of the dandelion plant may act as a mild laxative and has been used to improve digestion. Preliminary research suggests that dandelion may help improve liver and gallbladder function.
