Dandelion Leaf

Taraxacum officinale

Asteraceae

Dandelion leaf

Physical use

This beautiful, nutritive leaf is naturally high in essential minerals. It is also a key diuretic herb with an affinity for the kidneys. It helps balance fluid between tissues and gently gets stagnant fluid moving. Like dandelion root, the leaf is a bitter tonic that supports good gut health. After a few days, you should notice some relief from bloating or unwanted gas.

Conditions

  • Bloating and flatulence
  • Gallbladder dysfunction
  • Fluid retention
  • Recurrent kidney infections and dysuria
  • Chronic skin congestion, age spots, acne

Thermal qualities

  • Cold
  • Bitter
  • Dry
  • Salty

Chakra

  • Solar

Energetic use

Dandelion leaf is wonderful for balancing action and intention, especially when you find yourself focusing too much on one thing, such as work or a specific problem, and not appreciating the abundance that already surrounds you. It reminds us to enjoy the journey, not just the goal, and that sometimes a break is exactly what we need to relax and reconnect with our intention.

Historically, it has been used to aid manifestation and in granting wishes.

Dandelion root is the perfect herb to use when you are close to achieving a goal but need a gentle boost of self-belief and clarity of purpose.

Packages containing dandelion leaf