{"product_id":"dandelion-root-raw","title":"Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) — Raw Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDandelion Root \u003cem\u003e(Taraxacum officinale)\u003c\/em\u003e — Raw\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe humble Dandelion is one of the most extraordinary plants on earth — a botanical that has been used in virtually every herbal tradition that has encountered it, from European folk medicine to Traditional Chinese Medicine to Native American botanical practice. Far from a mere weed, Taraxacum officinale is a nutritive, deeply-rooted perennial whose every part — root, leaf, and flower — has been valued by herbalists and foragers for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur raw Dandelion root is certified organic, cut and sifted from roots harvested at peak maturity in autumn, when the plant's constituents are most concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taraxacum officinale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae (Daisy family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dandelion, Common Dandelion, Lion's Tooth, Pu Gong Ying (TCM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root (raw, unroasted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan to light brown root pieces, slightly fibrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, mildly bitter, faintly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter, earthy, slightly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Eurasia and now naturalized across the entire temperate world, Taraxacum officinale is a perennial herb with a deep taproot, a basal rosette of toothed leaves, and solitary golden flower heads that mature into the familiar spherical seed heads. The plant is extraordinarily adaptable, growing in meadows, roadsides, lawns, and disturbed soils across every continent except Antarctica. Its name derives from the Arabic \u003cem\u003etarakhshaqun\u003c\/em\u003e via medieval Latin, and the species epithet \u003cem\u003eofficinale\u003c\/em\u003e — meaning “of the apothecary” — reflects its long-standing status as an official medicinal plant in European botanical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDandelion root has been documented in European herbals since at least the 10th century and appears in the writings of Arab physicians of the medieval period. In TCM it is known as \u003cem\u003ePu Gong Ying\u003c\/em\u003e and is classified as a bitter, cold herb. It has been used by Native American peoples across numerous nations and appears in the traditional botanical practices of cultures across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The root is traditionally distinguished from the leaf in its botanical applications, with the root most commonly prepared as a decoction or roasted as a coffee substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer 1–2 teaspoons of root in 2 cups of water for 15–20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for alcohol or glycerin extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted Root Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast raw root pieces in the oven until dark brown for a rich, coffee-like beverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with Burdock Root, Yellow Dock, and Chicory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Raw (Unroasted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Dandelion root maintains its quality for 2–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational, culinary, and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Those with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family should use with caution. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584060981547,"sku":"SQ8572261","price":5.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d10d7fc2-acf6-48dd-a751-912a3c1a10ec.png?v=1764895217","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/dandelion-root-raw","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}