Taraxacum Officinals
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| Botanical Name: | Taraxacum Officinals |
| Common Names: | Dandilion, Common Dandelion, Lion\'s Tooth |
| Key Name: | Dandilion |
| Parts Used: | Leaves, roots, flowers, latex |
| Sister Plants: | Taraxacum erythrospermum, Cichorium intybus, Lactuca sativa |
| Comments: | Perennial herb valued for all parts; attracts pollinators; blooms in South-Central Alaska around May 10th |
Characteristics |
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| Identifying Character: | Perennial herb (2-18 inches), rosette of leaves, hollow stem with milky sap, bright yellow flower heads, blooming May-October |
| Stem: | Hollow, erect, branched, 5-45 cm, with milky sap |
| Leaves: | Rosette, deeply lobed, 5-25 cm, dark green |
| Flowers: | Bright yellow flower heads, 2-5 cm, blooming May-October (South-Central Alaska around May 10th) |
| Fruit: | White pappus with seeds, 2-3 mm' |
| Taste: | Bitter (leaves), sweet (flowers), earthy (roots) |
| Odour: | Mild, grassy scent |
| Root: | Taproot, thick, fleshy |
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Distribution |
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| Distribution: | Native to Europe, Asia; naturalized across North america |
| Cultivation: | wild plant Grows well under cultivation in full sun, well-drained soil; sow seeds in spring; space 6-12 inches apart |
| Harvest: | Flowers Fresh for wine. roots: Fall; leaves: Spring-Summer; bees harvest nectar and pollen: May-October |
Medical |
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| Therapeutic Action: | Diuretic |
| Medical Uses: | Greens purify and alkalize bloodstream, root ceans elimation organs, balance blood surgar levels, diabeties, dyspeptics anemia, Latex for worts arthritis pains Coffee replaciment (roasted root) infusion of fresh root stimulates flow of bial, gal and urine. during flowering stage leaves - skin desease, anemia, tooth enamel formateions, chronic arthritis, gout , stiff joints. Jhon lust 8 week Dandelion cure. 1 table spoon fresh root& leave brought to paoi and steeped in 1/2 cup water 1st main tea 2 days with 3 tablesppon of juice of root and leaves drucken in water at intervals, freash leave eaden with salad Warts - Milk (from Stem) epotides applied to wart |
| Constituents: | greens Vitamins A, B, C, G, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, copper Sodium Inulin, taraxion |
| Solvents: | Water, alcohal |
| Dosage: | infusion #1 2 timesPouwder 30-60 grains |
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| Preparation: | Decoction,Infusion,Poltice Powder,Tincutre |
| Chinese: | No documented use in Traditional Chinese Medicine |
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Pollination and Pollinators |
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| Apis: | Yes |
| Pollinator: | honeybees, native bees, early pollinators |
| Pollen: | Yes |
| Pollen Notes: | ollen attracts bees, some self-pollination |
| Nectar: | Yes |
| Nectar Notes: | Nectar-rich, attracts honeybees, native bees, early pollinators |
Other |
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| Non-Medical Uses: | |
| Culinary Uses: | Used in salads |
| History: | |
| Reference: | The Herb Book< 11 'https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Taraxacum+officinale', 1, 'herbalist1', 'Herbal Community', |
| URL: | https://usbm.ca/ENCY |
| Share: | Public |
