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Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Traditional Medicinals

Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root is a dietary supplement by Traditional Medicinals with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for water retention (diuretic), digestive upset, liver and gallbladder support.Based on those ingredients, 457 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dandelion. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root by Traditional Medicinals

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Evidence for Intended Use
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Not assessable

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Why this rating?
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Ingredient Transparency
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 2 active ingredients.
Known Interaction Concern
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Dandelion.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 457 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.
Safety Information
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

HelloPharmacist summaryPartially disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 21, 2017.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root, straight from the product label.

Brand Traditional Medicinals
Net contents 16 Wrapped Tea Bag(s); 0.99 Oz(s); 28 Gram(s)
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 21, 2017
DSLD ID 79453
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root by Traditional Medicinals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Cup Brewed Tea
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Cup Brewed Tea
Servings per container
16
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories0 Calorie(s)--
All Herbal Ingredients0 NP--
Dandelion1750 mg--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Dandelion has been a treasured herb for thousands of years. Some of our favorite dandelion is sustainably harvested from the wild meadows of southern and eastern Europe. Dandelion roots are harvested in the early spring and late fall when the plant is dormant and has stored energy in the root. The leaves are harvested from late spring all the way through summer, when the plant’s energy has moved above ground. Collecting according to this seasonal schedule helps us ensure that this tea will support kidney function and healthy digestion. We've got the right stuff We raise the bar. The quality standard of the herbs we use is hard to pronounce, difficult to meet, and it’s what makes us different, better. We’re not ashamed to say it. Pharmacopoeial: it’s the only quality standard our herbalists can rely on when blending teas for your health and wellness.

New Since 1974 Herbal teas Created by herbalist

This is the pharmacopoeial quality standard we use because quality matters.

Formulation

Naturally caffeine free herbal tea

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Non GMO

Certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) All ingredients Certified Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

OK

Certified Circle B Corporation

Formula

OK

Precautions

Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have liver or gallbladder disorders, bowel obstruction or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Discomfort due to gastric hyperacidity may occur after taking herbs that contain bitter substances like chicory and dandelion. Do not use if you have kidney disease, diabetes, or heart failure or if you are allergic to plants in the daisy (Asteraceae) family, like echinacea or dandelion. This product should be used for periods of up to 2 weeks, followed by a break before resuming.

Do not use if you have kidney disease, diabetes, or heart failure or if you are allergic to plants in the daisy (Asteraceae) family, like echinacea or dandelion.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root by Traditional Medicinals

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Cup Brewed Tea Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container16 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

All Herbal Ingredients

0 NP per serving

Dandelion

Interacts with
457 drugs
1750 mg per serving

Dandelion is a common plant used in food and traditional medicine, often promoted as a natural 'water pill' and digestive aid. Human evidence for thes...

Dandelion monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root by Traditional Medicinals Drug Interactions

Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root contains 2 ingredients, and 1 of them has known drug interactions. Altogether it interacts with 457 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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457Drugs
457 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Dandelion 457

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Dandelion7 drug types · 457 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
In vitro research suggests that dandelion root inhibits platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Laboratory research suggests that dandelion extract may have moderate alpha-glucosidase inhibitor activity and might also increase insulin secretion. Also, in a case report, a 58-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes who was being treated with insulin developed hypoglycemia 2 weeks after beginning to eat salads containing dandelion.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, dandelion might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Laboratory research suggests that dandelion might inhibit CYP1A2. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans. However, until more is known, watch for an increase in the levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 in patients taking dandelion.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Glucuronidated Drugs

Theoretically, dandelion might increase the clearance of drugs that are UDP-glucuronosyltransferase substrates.
There is some preliminary evidence that dandelion might induce UDP-glucuronosyltransferase, a phase II enzyme.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, through diuretic effects, dandelion might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that dandelion has diuretic properties. As diuretics can increase serum lithium levels, the dose of lithium might need to be decreased when taken with dandelion.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Theoretically, dandelion might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.
Dandelion contains significant amounts of potassium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Quinolone Antibiotics

Theoretically, dandelion might lower fluoroquinolone levels.
Animal research shows that dandelion reduces absorption of ciprofloxacin and can lower levels by 73%. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root, from the product label.

Traditional Medicinals

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Name
TRADITIONAL MEDICINALS
Street Address
4515 Ross Road
City
Sebastopol
State
CA
ZipCode
95472
Web Address
www.traditionalmedicinals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root by Traditional Medicinals: Common Questions

Does Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root by Traditional Medicinals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root has a known interaction with 457 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

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Sources & How We Checked

Organic Dandelion Leaf & Root's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 27 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Dandelion 27 references
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