Dandelion - Feed Ingredient

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family whose leaves, roots, and flowers are all used in herbal supplements for horses and humans. Different parts of the plant contain bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, inulin, and minerals such as potassium and calcium. In equine products, dandelion is typically used in dried, powdered, or extract form as part of herbal blends.

Dandelion has a wide range of purported uses in traditional medicine. The leaves are often used for their mild diuretic effect while the root is used as a source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that may support digestive health. The ingredient also appear in wellness formulas aimed at the liver, kidneys, and overall antioxidant intake. These applications come from traditional practice and emerging nutritional research; controlled studies in horses are still limited, so any benefits should be viewed as possible rather than proven.