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Dandelions are common weeds that grow all around the world. Traditional medicine (i.e. folk medicine) incorporated dandelion root in the treatment of liver-related problems, while Native Americans historically used it to treat kidney disease. Modern herbalists use dandelion root as a digestive aid and to aid functions of the liver and gallbladder. While this root has many positive health-related attributes, some side effects are associated with dandelion root.
Dandelion root traditionally has been used to treat ailments including gall-bladder and kidney conditions, joint problems and liver issues. In some cultures, it has been used as a blood purifier. The use of dandelion root is based on tradition and not on scientific studies confirming its effectiveness. Medical observation has observed some side effects, however, from treatments involving dandelion root.
