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Dandelion Root

What is Dandelion Root?

Dandelion root is the root of the Dandelion flowering plant. Dandelion root is used as an herb in food.

All parts of the plant contain a somewhat bitter, milky juice (latex), but the juice of the root being still more powerful is the part of the plant most used for medicinal purposes. [1]


History

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Products containing Dandelion Root


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Dandelion - Botanical.com

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Dandelion Root Extract
Dandelion Root Standardized Extract

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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