Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale · Pissenlit / Dent de Lion / Dandelion Root

The liver's best friend — drains, tones, and detoxifies

Detox & LiverDigestion & GutBlood PressureSkin & Blood

Dandelion root and leaf are two of the most complete liver herbs in natural medicine. The root stimulates bile production and liver cell regeneration; the leaf is a powerful diuretic that flushes kidneys without depleting potassium (unlike pharmaceutical diuretics). Together they form a gentle but thorough drainage duo used in nearly every Kenan detox protocol.

Therapeutic benefits

Liver tonic — stimulates bile production and hepatocyte regeneration

Diuretic — flushes kidneys while preserving potassium

Blood sugar regulator — insulin-like action from inulin

Reduces water retention and bloating

Blood purifier — clears toxins and heavy metals

Skin clearing through liver support

🫖 Preparation & Dosage

1
Root (decoction): 1 tbsp dried root, simmer 15 min in 300 ml water, strain, drink 1–2 cups/day
2
Leaf (infusion): 1 tbsp dried leaves, steep 10 min in 300 ml boiling water
3
Fresh: young dandelion leaves in salads (especially spring cleanse)
4
Best time: morning on an empty stomach for liver drainage

🌴 Caribbean traditional use

While not native to the Caribbean, dandelion is grown and used throughout the islands and is a staple in naturopathic practice in the French Antilles. Kenan incorporates dandelion root in both the Metabolic Fire Blend and the Total Drainage Detox as the primary liver drainage herb.

Cautions

Avoid if allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family (ragweed, chrysanthemum). May interact with lithium and diuretic medications. Avoid very high doses if on blood thinners.