Dandelion: Cooling Detoxing Herb

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is far more than a lawn weed: this bitter green has a long traditional role in liver and skin care and is studied today for antioxidant activity and bile flow, and it anchors our Beauty and Liver Support broth. 

What is dandelion?

Dandelion is a common flowering plant whose leaves and roots are both edible and medicinal. The leaves are pleasantly bitter and nutrient-dense, and the plant contains taraxasterol, phenolic acids, and other antioxidant compounds.

How is dandelion used in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dandelion (pu gong ying) was traditionally used as a cooling herb to clear heat and support the Liver, and it was applied both internally and topically. In Western herbal tradition it has long been a bitter tonic taken to support digestion and the liver.

Dandelion and modern wellness

Modern research describes dandelion as a source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, with reviews focusing on its role in liver health.¹ Dandelion is also traditionally regarded as a choleretic, meaning it may support bile flow, and animal studies have reported increased bile secretion.² In our broth, Jacqueline leverages her culinary expertise to balance dandelion’s bitter-green character alongside collagen and vitamin C from longan fruit.

How Súp Wellness uses dandelion

Dandelion leaf is the anchor of our Dandelion Beauty & Liver Support broth, paired with burdock and longan for a glow-from-within ritual. Dandelion salad and detoxing dandelion teas were a staple of founder Jacqueline’s youth to control her skin breakouts, and now those same benefits can be had with the added nourishment of bone broth. A healthy liver promotes overall wellness that leads to glowing skin and increases energy. 

Frequently asked questions

What is dandelion good for?

Dandelion is studied for its antioxidant compounds and its traditional role in supporting healthy liver function and bile flow. It is also a nutrient-dense bitter green.

Is dandelion safe to consume daily?

Dandelion greens are a food eaten in many cuisines. As with any botanical, if you have a medical condition or take medications, check with your healthcare provider.

What does dandelion taste like?

Dandelion is pleasantly bitter, like other bitter greens, which balances the savory richness of the broth.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Súp Wellness products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Sources

1. The role of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) in liver health and hepatoprotective properties. PMC12299503. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12299503/
2. Protective effects of Taraxacum officinale L. (dandelion) root extract in experimental liver injury. PMC8063808. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8063808/