The humble dandelion.  Gardeners hate it.  Kids love to play with them.  Herbalists see their true potential.  This prolific plant is truly a gift from nature.  Dandelion can be found in a wide variety of climates.  This seems to be symbolic to the wide variety of uses herbalists have found for this sunshine-y plant.  Leaf, flower, and root are used in a variety of herbal preparations.

Traditional Herbal Uses of Dandelion:

• Anemia
• High blood pressure
• Liver disorders
• Detoxing
• Breast Cancer
• Weight Management
• Eczema 
• Blood Purification
• Diuretic
• Constipation
• Skin Conditions
• Bile Production
• UTI
• Iron

Did You Know?

Did you know these interesting facts about dandelion?

- The root is commonly roasted as an herbal coffee alternative.  Especially when combined with chicory it has a similar flavor to coffee without the caffeine.
- The plant is edible.  People will add young leaves and the flower to salad.  The stems are also consumed and sometimes boiled as a noodle.
-  Those with ragweed allergies or issues with plants in the Asteraceae family may have issues with dandelion.  
- Dandelion closes up overnight.
- Coltsfoot is commonly mistaken as dandelion but is in fact a different plant.
- It will grow virtually anywhere but does best in rich soil with good moisture. 

TriLight Health and Dandelion

We use dandelion in UriCare, Tri-Iron, Move E-Z & LivCare

UriCare is our UTI, Cystits, Bladder Inflammation & Kidney Infection Support Formula

Tri-Iron is our pregnancy friendly herbal mineral iron formula.  It is the safest available all organic natural iron formulas and has over 21 years of safe use.*

TriLight Health employees are not licensed practitioners and cannot prescribe which products you should use. Our comments are educational. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, please see our pregnancy safe section. As with all our formulas, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, please consult your health care practitioner before using products with any other medications. *Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.