The potential of dandelion in the fight against gastrointestinal diseases: A review
Li Y, Chen Y, Sun-Waterhouse D
Published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Methodology
Structured literature review of bioactive components, pharmacological activities and mechanisms of dandelion preparations relevant to gastrointestinal protection
Key Findings
Dandelion constituents show gastrointestinal-protective activity in preclinical models, but clinical confirmation is largely absent.
Conclusions
Traditional digestive use is mechanistically plausible while human trial evidence remains lacking.
Limitations
Predominantly preclinical sources; no quantitative pooling; no dose guidance for humans.
Supplements Studied
Its folkloric uses include treatments of digestive disorders (dyspepsia, anorexia, stomach disorders, gastritis and enteritis).
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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