General Dosage
1,000-3,000mg dried root or equivalent extract daily
Maximum dose: No established upper limit; traditional use up to 12g dried root daily in divided doses
Dandelion Root Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 1,000-3,000mg dried root or equivalent extract daily
Timing: Before or with meals to support digestion; morning dosing preferred for diuretic use • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive and liver support | 1,500-3,000mg root extract daily | Moderate |
| Mild diuretic effect | 1,000-2,000mg root or leaf extract, up to 3x daily | Moderate |
| Prebiotic gut support | 2,000-3,000mg root daily (for inulin content) | Emerging |
| Anti-inflammatory support | 1,500-3,000mg standardized extract daily | Emerging |
Upper limit: No established upper limit; traditional use up to 12g dried root daily in divided doses
Timing & Absorption
Before or with meals to support digestion; morning dosing preferred for diuretic use
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Clare BA, Conroy RS, Spelman K (2009). The diuretic effect in human subjects of an extract of Taraxacum officinale folium over a single day. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. DOI PubMed
- Davaatseren M, Hur HJ, Yang HJ, et al. (2013). Taraxacum official (dandelion) leaf extract alleviates high-fat diet-induced nonalcoholic fatty liver. Food and Chemical Toxicology. DOI PubMed
- Schütz K, Carle R, Schieber A (2006). Taraxacum — a review on its phytochemical and pharmacological profile. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. DOI PubMed