Organic Dandelion Leaf Tincture (Taraxacum officinale) 1:2

Our Organic Dandelion Leaf Tincture (Taraxacum officinale)—cold-macerated in Great Britain from 100% fresh, organic UK-harvested leaves at a classic 1:2 fresh plant extraction ratio (35% organic ethanol)—is a practitioner-grade liquid extract certified organic to Soil Association higher standards and manufactured in the UK by our specialist supplier holding the Herb Mark certificate.

At Botanical Remedies, we offer this fresh-plant extract for medical herbalists and clients who appreciate the unique energetic qualities of un-dried botanicals. Cold-macerating freshly picked British leaves within hours of harvesting locks in delicate, non-oxidized phytochemicals, volatile flavonoids, and native organic mineral salts before heat or storage drying occurs. Yielding a mobile, opaque green-brown liquid with a sweet, silky, and aromatic taste, this practitioner-grade tincture is celebrated in traditional literature as a potassium-preserving aquaretic that supports renal fluid elimination and kidney pathway harmony.

🌿 Traditional Profile, Energetics & Global Herbal Lore

"Known across centuries of European folk medicine as 'Pisse-en-lit', 'Lion's Tooth', 'Fairy Clock', 'Cankerwort', 'White Endive', and 'Mniszek'—traditionally classified energetically as a cool, dry, slightly bitter, and sweet herb with restoring, dissolving, and stimulating qualities."

While dried dandelion leaf offers higher concentrated dry mass, our fresh 1:2 cold-macerated tincture captures the vibrant, living botanical spectrum of Taraxacum officinale as it exists in nature.

• Energetics & Flavour Profile: Energetically Cooling and Drying. The organoleptic profile features an aromatic, sweet herbal odor and a light, silky, sweet, and mildly bitter taste.
• Potassium-Preserving Aquaresis: Celebrated in classical literature for supporting fluid flushing through the renal system. Because dandelion leaves are naturally dense in organic potassium salts, this extract helps replenish vital electrolytes naturally lost during fluid elimination.
• Fresh Botanical Vitality: Cold maceration of fresh spring leaves prevents oxidation and thermal breakdown, keeping the plant's natural juices and delicate secondary metabolites intact.
• Synergistic Botanical Blends: Combines exceptionally well and efficiently in apothecary protocols with Celery Seed Tincture (Apium graveolens) for joint fluid harmony, or Yellow Dock Root Tincture (Rumex crispus) for digestive and metabolic support.

💧 Suggested Dosage & How to Take Dandelion Leaf Tincture

Packaged in a premium UV-resistant glass bottle with a glass dropper to protect delicate constituents over its 5+ year shelf life:

• Suggested Dosage: Take 4 ml (approx. 80 drops) to 8 ml, up to 3 times daily.
• Administration: Dilute into a small glass of water, fruit juice, or herbal tea, unless instructed otherwise by a qualified Medical Herbalist.
• Dispensary Usage Note: Because this is an authentic fresh leaf extract prepared via cold maceration, it appears as a mobile, opaque green-brown liquid. Light sediment may settle naturally over time; shake well before use.

🔬 Fresh UK Sourcing, Herb Mark Accreditation & Quality Verified

• Soil Association Organic Certified: Cultivated and harvested in Great Britain to strict Soil Association organic standards, ensuring absolute freedom from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical sprays.
• Manufactured by a Herb Mark Certified Producer: Macerated, cold-pressed, and strained in Great Britain by our accredited supplier holding full UK Herb Mark certification—guaranteeing that this tincture meets the exact clinical potency, solvent precision, and safety standards required by practicing Medical Herbalists.
• GMP & HACCP Food Safety Compliance: Formulated in facilities operating under strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) quality assurance systems.
• Lab-Verified Contaminant Clearance: Fully tested in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 for heavy metals, pesticides, and PAHs, meeting strict safety clearances.
• Laboratory & Dispensary Verification: Primary chemical and microbiological test data from our manufacturer are verified upon batch arrival. An extra in-house organoleptic assessment and final dispensary approval are personally conducted by Master Herbalist Wojciech Bujak prior to compounding and bottling.
• Documentation: Batch-specific Certificates of Conformance (CoC) are available upon request.

📊 Technical Specifications & Apothecary Standards of Taraxacum Officinale

⚠️ Organic Dandelion Leaf Tincture Safety & Contraindications

• BILE DUCT CONTRAINDICATION: Do not use if occlusion of the bile ducts is present. Exercise caution in cases of acute gallbladder inflammation or gallstones.
• General Safety: Considered exceptionally safe for traditional long-term use. 100% Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.
• Alcohol Content: Contains 35% organic ethanol. Always dilute in water or juice prior to consumption.
• Medical Supervision: Consult your GP or Medical Herbalist prior to therapeutic internal use if taking prescription diuretics, blood pressure medication, or lithium.

Professional UK Herbalist Standards & Botanical Information

Because of UK law, we cannot make specific medical claims about our botanicals. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbs that are deeply rooted in traditional literature and backed by rigorous quality research.

Where can you find reliable, traditionally and scientifically grounded information about herbs, dosages, and safety?

• Herbal Reality — Web run by experienced UK Medical Herbalists
• Richard Whelan — Web run by Medical Herbalist
• Botanical Remedies — Blog run by our Master Herbalist and Naturopath

⚠️ Disclaimer: This product is a botanical food supplement and is not classified as a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your GP or Medical Herbalist before starting a new herbal regime.

Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Dandelion Leaf Tincture

Q: What makes Botanical Remedies' Organic Dandelion Leaf Tincture the preferred choice in the UK?

A: Our tincture is cold-macerated in Great Britain using 100% fresh, UK-harvested organic dandelion leaves at a classic 1:2 ratio. Unlike mass-market dried leaf imports, it is produced under Soil Association organic, GMP, and HACCP standards, guaranteeing clinical-grade freshness and purity for medical herbalists and clients alike.

Q: What are the unique benefits of a fresh plant 1:2 dandelion leaf tincture?
A: While dried leaf extracts offer concentrated dry plant mass, fresh leaf tinctures preserve the un-oxidized, living phytochemical profile, delicate enzymes, and natural plant sap of freshly harvested British dandelion leaves before drying degradation can occur.

Q: How does Dandelion Leaf Tincture support fluid balance without flushing potassium?
A: Many pharmaceutical and synthetic diuretics flush essential potassium out of the body through urine. Raw dandelion leaf is naturally one of the richest botanical sources of organic potassium, meaning this fresh 1:2 tincture naturally replenishes electrolyte levels while supporting kidney fluid elimination.

Q: What does the supplier's Herb Mark certification mean for this tincture?
A: The UK Herb Mark is held by our accredited British manufacturing producer. It verifies that this dandelion leaf tincture is macerated, pressed, and strained under strict clinical quality controls required by professional Medical Herbalists—guaranteeing exact 1:2 extraction ratios, zero adulteration, and complete safety.