蒲公英
- ENG
- Dandelion
- LATIN
- Taraxaci Herba
| Medicinal Group | Heat-clearing and detoxicating medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried herb of Taraxacum monolicium Hand. -Mazz., Taraxacum sinicum Kitag. or several other species of the same genus (Fam. Compositae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, bitter; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Stomach |
| Actions | To remove heat toxin, reduce swelling and nodulation; increases urine excretion and relieves strangury |
Family
Compositae
Part used
Herb
Indications
Boils, deep-rooted boils and sores, mastitis, lymphadenitis, inflammation of eyes, sore throat, lung abscess, appendicitis, jaundice caused by damp-heat, urinary infection with difficult painful urination
Research Findings
- Taraxacumofficinale (dandelion) ethanolic extract shows promise as a diuretic in humans.[1]
- Phytotherapy with Cinarepa (consisting of dandelion radix) holds promise as an alternative option in the relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms. [2]
Cautions
Excessive doses can cause persistent diarrhea
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Clare BA, Conroy RS, Spelman K. (2009). The diuretic effect in human subjects of an extract of Taraxacum officinale folium over a single day. J Altern Complement Med. , 15(8):929-34. doi: 10.1089/acm.2008.0152.
- Sannia A. (2010). Phytotherapy with a mixture of dry extracts with hepato-protective effects containing artichoke leaves in the management of functional dyspepsia symptoms. Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol. , 56(2):93-9.
