Dandelion Root 500mg | 10:1 Extract | QCE 5,000mg | Liver Tonic & Digestive Support

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family with centuries of use in European, North American Indigenous, and traditional Asian medicine. The root is the primary medicinal part and is distinct from the leaf, which has different traditional applications. Dandelion root contains bitter sesquiterpene lactones (taraxacin and taraxacerin), inulin (a prebiotic fibre), polyphenols, flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin), triterpenes, beta carotene, and minerals. It is classified in traditional herbal medicine as a cholagogue supporting the production and flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder, essential for the digestion and absorption of dietary fats and fat soluble vitamins.

A 10:1 extract means 10 parts of raw dandelion root were used to produce 1 part of this extract. Each 500mg capsule therefore represents the concentrated phytonutrient content of 5,000mg (5g) of raw dandelion root. QCE (Quantity Crude Equivalent) is the Health Canada standardized term for expressing the raw plant material equivalent of a concentrated extract. This format delivers a meaningful dose of dandelion root bioactives in a single standard sized capsule far more practical than raw powder capsules, which would require 10 times the volume to deliver the same phytonutrient content.

Dandelion root's liver tonic properties are primarily attributed to its bitter sesquiterpene lactones taraxacin and taraxacerin which support bile production and flow from the liver and gallbladder (cholagogue activity). Bile is essential for the digestion and absorption of dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K). As a bitter digestive tonic, dandelion root stimulates digestive secretions including saliva, stomach acid, and digestive enzymes via the cephalic phase of digestion. Its inulin content a prebiotic fibre also supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

This formula contains only hypromellose (vegetable capsule shell) as a non medicinal ingredient nothing else. No fillers, binders, flow agents, artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives beyond what is necessary to encapsulate the extract. Hypromellose is a plant-derived cellulose used to form the capsule shell and is suitable for vegans. This clean, minimal formulation reflects a commitment to delivering the active ingredient dandelion root 10:1 extract without unnecessary additives. Vegan. Non-GMO. Gluten Free. Soy Free.

Do not use if you have heart disease, high or low blood pressure, kidney or liver disorder, diabetes, or edema (swelling of hands, face, and feet), or if you are taking products containing diuretics. Do not use if you have a known allergy to dandelion or other plants in the Asteraceae family (ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies) cross reactivity may occur. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you have liver or gallbladder disease or intestinal obstruction. If symptoms persist or worsen, or persist beyond 2 weeks.