Benefits
Dandelion, a universal drainer
Used for centuries in both Europe and Asia, dandelion is one of the rare plants valued in both traditions. Its profile makes it a well-rounded ally for everyday detox support.
Liver
Liver support
Dandelion is a reference herb for supporting liver function. It helps the Liver in its daily work of filtration and transformation.
Drain
Drainage & diuresis
Its diuretic properties help eliminate excess fluids through the urinary tract — a gentle and natural drainage action, without forcing the body.
Qing
Clears Heat
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pu Gong Ying “clears Heat and drains Fire.” It helps soothe inflammatory states and imbalances linked to excess internal Heat.
Uri
Urinary comfort
By supporting the urinary system, dandelion contributes to daily comfort and helps maintain the proper function of elimination pathways.
Dual heritage
One plant, two traditions
Dandelion is one of the rare plants that holds an important place in both Western herbalism and Traditional Chinese Medicine. This dual heritage makes it a particularly credible and versatile ingredient.
Western herbalism
Taraxacum officinale
Listed in European pharmacopeias since the Middle Ages, dandelion is recognized there for its diuretic properties and liver support. It is traditionally used to promote renal elimination and support digestion.
Its nickname “lion’s tooth” comes from the toothed shape of its leaves — but in herbal practice, the whole plant is used.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
蒲公英 — Pu Gong Ying
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pu Gong Ying is classified among the herbs that “clear Heat and drain Fire” (清热泻火). Cold in nature and bitter-sweet in flavor, it enters the Liver and Stomach meridians.
It is used to disperse Toxic Heat, support the body’s detoxifying functions, and relieve discomfort linked to excess internal Heat.
