Dandelion Leaf 0.5 oz Bag (Taraxacum Officinale)

0.5oz of Dandelion Leaf in a plastic zip bag. It is wildcrafted, certified Kosher and irradiation free.

Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale
Common Names: Blowball, cankerwort, dent de lion, lion's tooth, priest's crown, pu gong ying, puffball, swine snout, white endive, wild endive

Taraxacum officinale is the Latin name for the common dandelion that produces Dandelion Leaf. These herbs are very common throughout the world to the point that they are considered a weed. The leaves of these herbs are gathered in the spring season and then dried for use.

The dried, cut and sifted Taraxacum officinale leaves may be used to make a tea. Dandelion Leaf is commonly used for its diuretic properties. Taraxacum officinale dried herbs are naturally high in potassium salts. It is not advised to take dandelion herbs if your bile ducts are blocked or gall bladder is inflamed, or if you have a blockage of the intestines.