Taraxacum officinale

Taraxacum officinale, Compositae or Asteraceae, Metals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, sodium, zinc), lactucopicrin (bitter agents), proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, sesquiterpenes, germacrolides, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols, triterpenes, carotenoids (lutein, violoxanthine, b-carotene), caffeic acid
Taraxacum officinale, Compositae or Asteraceae, Metals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, sodium, zinc), lactucopicrin (bitter agents), proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, sesquiterpenes, germacrolides, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols, triterpenes, carotenoids (lutein, violoxanthine, b-carotene), caffeic acidTaraxacum officinale, Compositae or Asteraceae, Metals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, sodium, zinc), lactucopicrin (bitter agents), proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, sesquiterpenes, germacrolides, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols, triterpenes, carotenoids (lutein, violoxanthine, b-carotene), caffeic acidTaraxacum officinale, Compositae or Asteraceae, Metals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, sodium, zinc), lactucopicrin (bitter agents), proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, sesquiterpenes, germacrolides, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols, triterpenes, carotenoids (lutein, violoxanthine, b-carotene), caffeic acidTaraxacum officinale, Compositae or Asteraceae, Metals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, sodium, zinc), lactucopicrin (bitter agents), proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, sesquiterpenes, germacrolides, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols, triterpenes, carotenoids (lutein, violoxanthine, b-carotene), caffeic acidTaraxacum officinale, Compositae or Asteraceae, Metals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, sodium, zinc), lactucopicrin (bitter agents), proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, sesquiterpenes, germacrolides, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols, triterpenes, carotenoids (lutein, violoxanthine, b-carotene), caffeic acidTaraxacum officinale, Compositae or Asteraceae, Metals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, sodium, zinc), lactucopicrin (bitter agents), proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, sesquiterpenes, germacrolides, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols, triterpenes, carotenoids (lutein, violoxanthine, b-carotene), caffeic acidTaraxacum officinale, Compositae or Asteraceae, Metals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, sodium, zinc), lactucopicrin (bitter agents), proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, sesquiterpenes, germacrolides, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols, triterpenes, carotenoids (lutein, violoxanthine, b-carotene), caffeic acid
Botanical Nomenclature Taraxacum officinale
Common Name Common Dandelion
Taxonomy- Family Compositae or Asteraceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Taraxacum officinale is a perennial, herbaceous plant growing from 15 to 30cm, with lobed, wavy leaves, brown fruits and yellow flowers. The flowering and the harvesting take place from April to June, as well during the autumn
Region Found Epirus
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Leaves, flowers, root
Active Substances Metals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, sodium, zinc), lactucopicrin (bitter agents), proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, sesquiterpenes, germacrolides, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols, triterpenes, carotenoids (lutein, violoxanthine, b-carotene), caffeic acid
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The plant is administered in the form of herbal tea as cholagogue, tonic, diuretic, digestive, anti-inflammatory and antitussive. It is recommended for the treatment of gallstones, constipation, dyspepsia, chronic arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Also, it is applied externally in the form of infusion against chronic dermatitis, eczema, acne, hives (urticaria), wounds and warts.
Method of Administration The plant is administered as laxative and diuretic in the form of herbal tea (10-15g of dried root in a cup of boiled water, 3 times a day) and tincture (1: 5 parts of the dried root and ethyl alcohol 30%, 30 to 60 drops, three times a day). It is applied externally to the skin in the form of infusion (made from the dried root, three times a day)
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects Plant's consumption may cause skin irritation.
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