Taraxacum officinale
Taraxacum officinale belongs to Asteraceae family.
The English name for this herb is Dandelion.
Description
Taraxacum officinale. <b>Foliage:</b> foliage is dark green, deeply lobed, and hairless.
Taraxacum officinale's Flower. Each flower head is composed of many small yellow ray flowers.
Taraxacum officinale's Seeds. Seed are attached to a pappus which facilitates wind dispersal.
Taraxacum officinale's Root and Leaves. Roots are taproot.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Taraxacum officinale's Leaves is Diuretic.
The pharmacological actions of Taraxacum officinale's Root and Leaves are Digestive, Mild Laxative, Stimulant.
Indications
The indications of Taraxacum officinale's Leaves are Heartburn, Constipation, Indigestion, Water retention, Pregnancy support.
The indications of Taraxacum officinale's Root (dried) are Pregnancy support, Liver support, Indigestion, Alcoholism, Constipation, Heartburn.
Contraindications
The contraindications of Taraxacum officinale are Diabetes, Allergies, Stomach Problems, Gall Bladder Diseases.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Root (dried) | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Taraxacum officinale.
Substitutes
No information regarding Taraxacum officinale's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Taraxacum officinale's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
No information regarding Taraxacum officinale's antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion may increase the acidity of the stomach, this effect may worsen ulcers or heartburn.