Evidence supporting the use of: Dandelion
For the health condition: Abdominal Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Europe, Asia, and North America, for various digestive complaints, including abdominal pain. Herbalists and traditional practitioners have used dandelion root and leaves as a digestive tonic, attributing to it properties such as stimulating appetite, enhancing bile flow, and relieving minor digestive discomforts like bloating and mild abdominal pain. In Traditional Chinese Medicine and traditional European herbalism, dandelion is considered a bitter herb that supports liver and gastrointestinal function, which may indirectly alleviate some causes of abdominal discomfort.

Scientific evidence supporting these uses is limited and primarily consists of in vitro studies or small animal models suggesting choleretic (bile-stimulating), anti-inflammatory, and mild antispasmodic effects. However, high-quality clinical trials in humans specifically addressing dandelion’s efficacy for abdominal pain are lacking. The traditional use is plausible in cases where abdominal pain results from minor digestive sluggishness or mild indigestion, but it should not be considered a treatment for acute or serious abdominal conditions. Overall, dandelion’s use for abdominal pain is primarily justified by tradition, with limited scientific validation and moderate evidence from historical records and preliminary pharmacological studies.

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