# 🌿 Dandelion
**Scientific Name:** Taraxacum officinale
**Botanical Family:** Asteraceae (Daisy family)
**Plant Type:** Herb
**Geographical Origin:** Europe, Asia
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## 🔹 Description
Dandelion is a versatile herb known for its diuretic properties and digestive support.
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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Diuretic, Digestive Aid
– **Temperament:** Neutral
**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Bloating
– Heartburn
– Indigestion
– Nausea
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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Capsules
– **Dosage:** 1-2 tsp dried root as tea
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## 🔹 Usage Model
Used as a diuretic and digestive tonic.
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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Burdock for diuretic support
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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid excessive use in gallbladder conditions.
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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Dandelion** (*Taraxacum officinale*): a herb from Europe, Asia. Properties: Diuretic, Digestive Aid. Temperament: Neutral. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.