Common Name |
Dandelion |
Latin Name |
Taraxacum officinale |
Family |
Compositae |
Part Used |
Leaves and roots |
Gathering Time |
Spring/summer for leaves - Fall for
roots |
Constituents |
Glycosides, triterpenoids, choline and
potassium |
Actions |
Diuretic, Bitter principle, mild
laxative |
Common Uses |
Used as a digestive bitter, a
diuretic and a laxative. The interesting
part of this plant is that the leaves are a
good source of potassium. Especially useful
when used as a diuretic, since most
diuretics deplete potassium levels. |
Contraindications |
Unknown |
Possible Drug Interactions |
Unknown |
Overdose Symptoms |
Unknown |
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