Taraxacum officinale

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Taraxacum officinalebelongs to Asteraceae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Dandelion.

Pharmacological Actions

Leaves:

  • Diuretic


    • Root and Leaves:
  • Digestive
  • Mild Laxative
  • Stimulant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Taraxacum officinale are Heartburn, Constipation, Indigestion, Water retention, Pregnancy support.

    The Indications of Root (dried) of Taraxacum officinale are Pregnancy support, Liver support, Indigestion, Alcoholism, Constipation, Heartburn.

    The Contra Indications of Taraxacum officinale are Diabetes, Allergies, Stomach Problems, Gall Bladder Diseases.

    Temperaments

    No Temperament information is available for Taraxacum officinale.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Taraxacum officinale.

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Taraxacum officinale.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Root (dried)3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Taraxacum officinale. Foliage: 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.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    No information about taste, odor & occurences is available for Taraxacum officinale

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Taraxacum officinale's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Taraxacum officinale's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Taraxacum officinale's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    The milky latex in the stem and leaves of fresh dandelion may cause an ellergic rash in some individuals. Root and leaves should be used with caution by person with gallstones.

    Toxicity

    Taraxacum officinale:
    Dandelion may increase the acidity of the stomach, this effect may worsen ulcers or heartburn.