Dandelion Root Powder

Single-ingredient dandelion reference formula with 520 mg per serving, developed as a capsule, with a powder option.

Dandelion Root Powder is a reference formula for brands building a single-ingredient botanical product with an example amount of 520 mg of dandelion per serving. Dandelion is the only active, so the development work centers on the plant part and form of the raw material, the bitter taste and moisture uptake of a dandelion powder, and the capsule or powder system that carries it.

Capsule is the lead format because 520 mg of dandelion powder fits one standard capsule, and a powder version serves brands that sell a tea-style or drink-mix product. The reference labels use dandelion root and leaf materials, extracts and powders under one name, so the page is built around a dried root-based powder or extract with the plant part set in the specification.

Ingredient Composition

IngredientPer ServingRaw Material FormAlternative Form (same amount of active)
Dandelion520 mg (example amount)Dandelion root powder, for example the Dandelion Root Powder grade; specification 520 mg per serving, plant part, particle size and moisture set with the supplierDandelion Root Extract Powder or Dandelion Extract 3–5% Flavonoids, which are different raw materials with their own input weight

Amounts are stated as mg of dandelion material as purchased, not of any marker compound. An extract and a whole root powder at the same label weight carry different amounts of plant material, so the form is part of the specification.

Intended Benefits & Formula Rationale

This formula is designed for products positioned around traditional botanical nutrition. Dandelion is included as the single active so that the plant part, the amount and the excipient system can be set without interaction with other actives.

Intended Benefit DirectionKey IngredientsFormulation Rationale
Traditional botanical nutritionDandelionA review of the phytochemical and pharmacological profile of dandelion describes a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, often as tea or vegetable, and lists triterpenes and their saponins, phenolic acids, sterols, flavonoids and organic acids as bioactive compound groups [1]. Evidence: Referenced

The review in [1] summarizes pharmacological studies of the Taraxacum genus, so amount, claims and target market for a finished product are brand decisions reviewed for each sales market.

Available Formats

The dandelion reference formula is built for a capsule version and a powder version; counts per serving are design choices that the brand can adjust.

FormatUnitPer ServingPack SizeOther Ingredients (typical)Suitability
Capsule1 capsule520 mg60 or 120 capsulesRice flour, flow agent, vegetable capsule shellLead format; powder in a standard fill
Powder1 stick pack1000 mg30 stick packsDiluent, sweetener, flavorTea-style or drink-mix format; bitterness needs masking

Raw Material Input & Fill (Design Estimate)

Design estimates. The input is the labeled dandelion weight at an assumed 100% of the powder as purchased, so each unit uses the dandelion weight shown below; the real input follows the certificate of analysis.

FormatRaw Material Input per UnitDesign FillBalance for ExcipientsVerification Before Scale-Up
Capsule520 mg dandelion root powder560 mg per capsule40 mgBulk density, fill weight variation, flowability, moisture content
Powder1000 mg dandelion root powder3500 mg per stick2500 mgDispersion in hot water, bitterness, moisture pickup

Tablet and liquid versions are separate projects, because a bulky fibrous powder needs its own compression work, and a tincture or liquid extract uses milliliter units and a different extraction base.

Formulation Considerations

Plant part and form. Root, leaf and whole-plant materials differ in composition, and extracts differ from powders. The specification names the plant part, the form and, for an extract, the ratio or marker, because the label weight alone does not fix what the product contains.
Bulky, moisture-sensitive powder. A fibrous dandelion root powder is bulky, takes up moisture and tends to cake. Capsule size, powder density, humidity control and an anti-caking agent are set early, and a 520 mg fill uses most of a standard capsule.
Bitter taste. Dandelion root tastes bitter. In powders the sweetener and flavor system is built around the bitterness, and in capsules the shell covers it.
Evidence and tier. The cited review in [1] describes pharmacological studies of the genus and does not set a dose for a finished product. Allergen labeling for people sensitive to plants of the daisy family, the dose limit and label wording for each sales market are reviewed before a product is developed.

Customization Options

Brands adjust the dandelion amount, the plant part and form, the format and the add-ons.

ParameterRangeNote
Dandelion per serving450, 520, 1000 or 1040 mgExamples for the brand; unit count or stick size follows the amount
Plant part and formRoot powder, root extract or flavonoid-standardized extractChanges the input weight and the specification
FormatCapsule or powderTablet and liquid are separate projects
Pack size30 to 120 unitsSet by the brand
Add-onsMilk thistle, artichokeAnother botanical raises the fill weight and may need a larger capsule

The pilot run confirms powder density and fill weight, bitterness masking in the powder version, and the moisture content of the first units against the specification.

Flavor Options

FormatSuggested FlavorsWhy
PowderLemon, ginger-honey, roasted chicory-styleSweet, citrus and roasted profiles balance the natural bitterness of dandelion

Technical Status & Data Sources

ItemStatusDetails
Reference formulaNIH DSLDThe ingredient and amount come from a labeled product in the NIH DSLD (520 mg on the label of CF003186; example DSLD labels 20605, 46110, 47029). The label names the ingredient as dandelion; a dried root powder is set as the form.
SpecificationSet in formulationDandelion root powder, 520 mg per serving; plant part, particle size, moisture, pesticide and heavy-metal limits and method are fixed with the supplier. Unit size, fill weight and stability are set in formulation.
Data sourceNIH DSLDDSLD v9.4.0, downloaded 2026-01-10: 50,824 reference formulas merged from on-market labels with complete ingredient amounts. Counts show how labels are distributed.
Market reviewPer marketDose limits, labeling and claims are reviewed for each sales market before a finished product is developed.
ReferencesSources[1] Yan Q, Xing Q, Liu Z, Zou Y, Liu X, Xia H. The phytochemical and pharmacological profile of dandelion. Biomed Pharmacother. 2024;179:117334. DOI · PubMed

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