Dandelion Root Extract 2% is standardised to 2% taraxacin from Taraxacum officinale root, the primary bitter sesquiterpene lactone responsible for dandelion’s hepatoprotective, choleretic, and diuretic properties. The standardised form ensures consistent potency for liver support, digestive health, and natural diuretic supplement formulations.
Applications:
- Liver support and detoxification supplement formulations
- Digestive health and bile secretion support products
- Natural diuretic and bloating relief formulations
- Kidney health and urinary support supplements
Key Features & Benefits:
- 2% taraxacin standardisation — guaranteed consistent potency
- Choleretic action — stimulates bile production and flow
- Natural diuretic — supports kidney function and fluid balance
- No animal substance – halal-certified
- Rich in prebiotic inulin — supports gut microbiome
What “2% taraxacin” means
“Taraxacin” is an old name for the bitter principle of dandelion, not a single, well-defined compound. Modern analysis identifies sesquiterpene lactones such as taraxinic acid glucoside, triterpenes such as taraxasterol, phenolic acids and inulin. Ask what the 2% figure is measured as, and by which method, before you compare offers or write a label.
Root and leaf are used differently
Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) is bitter and rich in inulin, and is the part traditionally used for digestion and bile flow. The leaf is higher in potassium and is the part traditionally linked to fluid balance. Check that the plant part on the specification matches the purpose of your formula.
Formulation notes
Inulin makes root extracts slightly sweet and hygroscopic, so keep powders sealed and dry. Dandelion is in the daisy family (Asteraceae), so consider an allergy statement. It is often combined with Burdock Root Extract, Artichoke Extract or a whole-herb Dandelion Extract.
What to ask for on the certificate of analysis
- Botanical name and plant part (Taraxacum officinale root)
- Marker (“taraxacin”) with the compound it is expressed as and the method
- Extraction ratio, solvent and carrier with its percentage
- Identity test (TLC or HPLC fingerprint)
- Loss on drying, heavy metals and pesticide residues
- Microbiology: total plate count, yeast and mould, E. coli, Salmonella
- Batch number, manufacture and retest dates
