As mentioned, Avicenna already records in his writings the use of dandelion to stimulate the production of bile and urine. In the 16th century, its use was consolidated and its diuretic properties resulting from increasing urine production and its double action on the liver were described: on the one hand, it stimulates the production of bile (choleretic effect) and, on the other, its emptying. from the gallbladder to the duodenum, facilitating the digestion of fats. This double effect on the liver and kidneys and its mild laxative action make dandelion considered a good cleansing and digestive plant.
Already in the 20th century, in the 1940s, Dr. Henri Leclerc (1870-1954) pointed out the improvement that was obtained using dandelion infusions in certain skin problems such as eczema, eruptions and itching, in those patients in whom the dermatological problems coincided with problems of insufficient liver function, due to the relationship that exists between good liver function and skin health.
Dandelion is listed in the European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph as a Traditional Use Medicine (TTM) for mild digestive disorders (such as abdominal fullness, flatulence, and slow digestion) and to increase the amount of urine and cleanse the urinary tract and kidneys. Due to its bitter taste, it also has an aperitif effect and can be used to whet the appetite.
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