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    Dandelion root extract

    • Last Update: 2011-03-01
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    Dandelion is a perennial herb of Compositae The flower heads, the seeds of which have white crests and fluffy balls, float to a new place with the wind to breed new life Dandelion plant body contains dandelion alcohol, dandelion, choline, organic acid, inulin and other health nutrients, diuretic, laxative, jaundice, cholagogue and other effects Dandelion also contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, microelement and vitamin, which has rich nutritional value It can be eaten raw, fried and made into soup It is a plant with both medicine and food Scientific name: Taraxacum officinale English Name: Dandelion Pinyin: P ü g ō ng y ī ng Latin name: Herba Taraxaci family: Compositae Aliases: dandelion, edible dandelion, bedwetting grass, dandelion, Pugongying (qianjinfang), baoshicao (tangbencao), dandelion (qianjinyifang), dandelion (baocao tujing), dieding (zhicayanyi), zancao (Shishu Bencao), bobodin vegetable, huanghuamiao, huanghualang (yuanhuacao), bangolin (gengxinyu book), Pobo Boten (the native grass of Southern Yunnan), baiguding (the wild recipe), huanghuadiding, pugongding, zhentancao, gourucao (the compendium), milkweed (the Sutra meets the original), remnant flying drop (the nature preparation of raw herbs), huanggoutou (the research on the plant name map), Budi centipede, ghost lantern (the herbal formula), yangnancao (the justice of the native grass), shuangyingbudi (GUI > > folk medicine Collection) 》), huanghuacao, guguting (Jiangsu flora), maoradish (Sichuan flora of traditional Chinese Medicine), huanghuasanqi (Hangzhou flora of traditional Chinese Medicine), Grandma Ding (Liaoning), Fugong poppy (flowering period - March to August use parts of the atlas of Materia Medica - flower, leaf, stem, root area distribution: mostly distributed in the northern hemisphere China's northeast, North China, East China, central China, northwest, southwest all over the distribution Born on roadside, grassland, field, river bank, wasteland, garden, etc Shape and habit: perennial herb, 10-25cm high, with white milk Root deep, simple or branched, outer skin yellow brown The leaves are rooted, arranged in a rosette shape, narrowly oblanceolate, with a large head or hairy crack, triangular lobes, entire or several teeth, slightly obtuse or pointed at the apex, gradually narrowed into a stalk at the base, and hairless Su has arachnoid fine soft hair The flower stem is shorter or equal to the leaf, elongated when bearing fruit, and the upper part is densely covered with white pearly hairs The capitulum is single, terminal, about 3.5cm long; the involucral bracts are herbaceous, green, some are reddish or purplish red, the apex has or does not have small horns, and there are white pearl like hairs; the ligulate flowers are bright yellow, the apex is flat, 5-toothed, bisexual Achenes are oblanceolate, tawny or yellowish brown, with longitudinal ribs and transverse tumors The transverse tumors above the middle class have spiny processes, beaks at the apex, and white crown hairs at the top Florescence: early spring and late autumn Born on the roadside, field and hillside Produced all over the country The whole plant prostrate on the ground, leaves such as shepherd's purse, but slightly larger, no erect stem, flowers from the center of the plant Dandelion, also known as bed wetting herb, has a very good effect on diuresis It is rich in vitamin A and C and minerals, which can improve dyspepsia and constipation In addition, the leaves have the function of clearing blood to improve eczema, relieve skin inflammation and joint discomfort The roots have the function of anti-inflammatory, which can treat gallstones and rheumatism, However, it is better not to use it without the guidance of a professional doctor The flower decoction can remove freckles, which can be said to be a very useful fragrant herb Fresh dandelion leaves should be clean and slightly fragrant, while dry dandelion leaves should be gray green, impurity free and dry Dandelion is a perennial herb of Compositae family It is a plant for both medicine and food According to the compendium of Materia Medica, it has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxification, eliminating swelling and resolving knots, and promoting lactation It is very effective in the treatment of mastitis Both Decoction and mash are effective In addition, dandelion has the effect of diuresis, diarrhea, jaundice and cholestasis, which is widely used in clinic "Compendium of Materia Medica" has a saying: "Dandelion seedlings are edible, raw food is especially good for infectious diseases." "Shennong materia classic", "Tang Materia Medica", "dictionary of traditional Chinese medicine" and other medical monographs are highly praised Dandelion is rich in nutritional value, including protein, fat, carbohydrate, trace elements and vitamins Medicinal materials It is a shrunk and curled lump with cylindrical roots, mostly 3-7cm long It is Tan Brown The root head is hairy, and the leaves are broken The complete leaves are oblanceolate, dark gray green or green brown The edge is slightly cracked or has a feather like notch The base is extended to handle shape, and the main veins on the lower surface are obvious There are 1 to several scape, and the head is terminal, yellow brown or light yellow white Some of them are mostly white The long oval achene with crown hair has slight air and bitter taste Sexual taste function: sweet, slightly bitter, cold It can clear away heat, detoxify, eliminate swelling and dissolve knots Indications: upper respiratory tract infection, conjunctivitis, mumps, mastitis, pain, gastritis, dysentery, hepatitis, cholangitis, acute appendicitis, urinary tract infection, pelvic inflammation, carbuncle furuncles and sores, pharyngitis, acute mastitis, lymphadenitis, Pandora, furuncles and sores, acute conjunctivitis, cold and fever, acute tonsillitis, acute bronchitis, urinary tract infection [prescription name]: dandelion, Gongying, xiangongying, huanghuadi.
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