Dandelion and Taraxacum officinale.Dandelion extract.

Medicinal Action and Function of Dandelion.

Dandelion root Extract INCI Name Taraxacum Officinale Extract CAS 68990-74-9 EINECS ELINCS No 273-624-6 Taraxacum spp extract photo picture image 1.Aperient:a mild stimulant for the bowels; a gentle purgative.
2.Anti-rheumatic:eases the symptoms of rheumatism.
3.Astringent:a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body.
4.Blood purifier:an agent to purify the blood.
5.Cholagogue:an agent that increases the secretion and expulsion of urine.(an ideally balanced diuretic that may be safely used with great frequency)
6.Detergent:an agent that cleanses wounds and sores of diseased or dead matter.

7.Diuretic, tonic and slightly aperient. It is a general stimulant to the system, but especially to the urinary organs, and is chiefly used in kidney and liver disorders.

Dandelion is not only official but is used in many patent medicines. Not being poisonous, quite big doses of its preparations may be taken. Its beneficial action is best obtained when combined with other agents.

In the hepatic complaints of persons long resident in warm climates, Dandelion is said to afford very marked relief. A broth of Dandelion roots, sliced and stewed in boiling water with some leaves of Sorrel and the yolk of an egg, taken daily for some months, has been known to cure seemingly intractable cases of chronic liver congestion.

8.laxative:an agent promoting evacuation of the bowels; a mild purgative.

9.Stimulant:an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy.

10.Stomachic:an agent that strengthens, stimulates or tones the stomach.

11.Sudorific:an agent that promotes or increases perspiration.

12.Tonic:an agent that strengthens or invigorates organs or the entire organism.
Dandelion root Extract INCI Name Taraxacum Officinale Extract CAS 68990-74-9 EINECS ELINCS No 273-624-6 Taraxacum spp extract photo picture image

Mode of Action:Mechanism or How Dandelion Works in the Body?

The leaves contain a high amount of potassium, which balances their function as a powerful diuretic. This is in contrast to orthodox diuretics, which need a potassium supplement to balance the requirements of the body. In Chinese terms dandelion resolves painful urinary ailments. The root functions differently, being used to treat the liver to improve its function, and as a mild laxative. In Chinese usage, dandelion is indicated for heat disorders, especially in the liver, where there are red, swollen, and painful eyes, and for damp-heat jaundice. Both leaf and root act as a tonic to the gallbladder. Its detoxifying properties are thought to have a beneficial effect on removing the effects of pollution on the body. In addition, the Chinese use it where there are firm or hard abscesses, especially involving the breast and digestive system. For these dandelion can be used internally and topically. In women who are breastfeeding, dandelion is used to promote lactation. The Chinese properties are those of bitter, sweet, and cold.

Even though this plant is extremely common and was once an official drug, little information is available on its mode of action. Dandelion leaves have diuretic and saluretic action better than the root. They also deliver a good supply of potassium, useful with a diuretic. Dandelion root is known to be an excellent blood cleanser, specifically for the liver, as well as a mild laxative. Inulin, one of the major chemicals in Dandelion, is currently being studied extensively for its immunostimulatory function (see Echinacea). Inulin is also used to strengthen the kidneys and as a pancreatic aid. Some studies have indicated a hypoglycemic effect of Dandelion. It is active against two tumor systems and stimulates macrophage action.This may explain the Chinese use of Dandelion for breast cancer over thousands of years, as well as the alterative properties European herbalists attribute to this herb..The latex is known to be phototoxic with a weak antibiotic effect against Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The latex has also been shown to be very effective for removing warts and is presently under study for its effects on eczema and psoriasis. The Chinese use the seeds as a strong antibiotic in the cases of lung infections. Bitter sesquiterpenes increase bile secretions in rats by more than 40%. Dandelion has a long tradition of being used for rheumatic conditions and to reduceinflamations.

Properties:Bitter and sweet in flavor, cold in nature, it is related to the liver and stomach channels.

Functions:Clears away heat, removes toxic substances, relieves boils, resolves masses and induces diuresis to relieve strangury (slow and painful discharge of urine). The leaf nutritionally supports kidney function. The root nutritionally supports gall-bladder and liver function and enhances the flow of bile.

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1.Dandelion and Taraxacum officinale.Dandelion extract.

last edit date:3rd,Mar.2010.

Available Product

Name:Dandelion root Extract
Serie No:R023.
Specifications:10:1.TLC.
INCI Name:TARAXACUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:273-624-6
CAS:68990-74-9
Chem/IUPAC Name:Taraxacum Officinale Extract is an extract of the rhizomes and roots of the dandelion,Taraxacum officinale,Compositae

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