A comprehensive review of the benefits of Taraxacum officinale on human health

Abstract Background Taraxacum officinale (G.H. Weber ex Wiggers), commonly known as dandelion, is a herbaceous plant native to North America, Europe and Asia. This has been used for health purposes since ancient times. The phytochemicals present in different parts of the are responsible its medicinal properties. In this review, we describe main properties . Main body abstract We searched scientific literature, using PubMed database. selected 54 studies described twelve therapeutic properties, which reported previous studies. These diuretic, hepatoprotective, anticolitis, immunoprotective, antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, antiarthritic, antidiabetic, antiobesity, antioxidant anticancer effects. also found that most frequently effects include activities. Short conclusion Antioxidant, hepatoprotective mostly literature.