Dandelion (No direct classical Sanskrit name identified (not a primary Ayurvedic herb))

Classical attributes

• Virya: []
• Vipaka: []

Dosha effects

• vata: increasing
• kapha: decreasing
• pitta: decreasing

Clinical evidence

While extensive traditional use exists, high-quality, large-scale human clinical trials on Dandelion are still relatively limited, often consisting of small pilot studies or focusing on specific extracts. Much of the evidence for its proposed benefits comes from in vitro (cell culture) and in vivo (animal) studies, suggesting potential mechanisms of action that warrant further human investigation. One small, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study showed Dandelion leaf extract significantly increased urination frequency and total urine volume within 24 hours, with a potassium-sparing effect. Other areas like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, liver health, cancer research, and blood glucose regulation primarily rely on preclinical studies, with robust human clinical trials lacking or inconclusive.

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