Dandelion and its use in Various Diseases The morphology of Taraxacum officinale. Common application The root of the dandelion plant enhances the functioning of the liver, very significantly in the case of hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) and jaundice Dandelion leaves help reduce fluid retention Dandelion root helps reduce estrogen dominance in endometriosis and breast pain Dandelion root aids digestion by stimulating the release of bile from the liver and gallbladder; i