DANDELION LEAF (Taraxacum officinale)
 
Energetics: Cooling • Drying • Bitter
 
 Traditional Uses
 
Kidney & Urinary Support:
Traditionally used as a mild diuretic (“spring cleanse herb”) to help the body release excess water, reduce puffiness, and clear stagnation through the urinary system
 
Liver & Skin Support:
Used to help purify the blood and support liver and skin health, especially when sluggish elimination leads to dull complexion, acne, or other eruptions
 
Digestive Bitter:
Taken before meals to stimulate digestion, awaken appetite, and aid the breakdown of fats and proteins by gently encouraging bile flow
 
Traditional Spring Tonic:
A classic spring alterative, used to renew vitality after the heaviness of winter, restoring movement, clearing excess, and lightening the system.
 
In folk tradition, dandelion leaf embodies release, renewal, and clarity, helping the body and spirit “let go” of what is stagnant so vitality can return.
 
SUGGESTED USE: 2–4 mL tincture, up to 3× daily before meals