Dandelion root . Taraxatum officiale

Dandelion root . Taraxatum officiale

  Dandelion officinalis (root) is not a medicinal product, it is only a biologically active additive (BAA).

Composition

The roots of the medicinal dandelion contain the bitter substance taraxacin (up to 10%), triterpene compounds (taraxerol, taraxasterol, androsterol and others), sterols ((5-sitosterol, stigmasterol), flavonoids (cosmosin, luteolin-7-glucoside), nicotinic acid, inulin (up to 24%), rubber (up to 3%), fatty oil, mucus, etc. The inflorescences and leaves of the plant contain carotenoids taraxanthin and flavoxanthin, triterpene alcohols arnidiol and faradiol, flavonoids, ascorbic acid (up to 50 mg%), riboflavin 226 and compounds of iron, calcium and phosphorus.

Medicinal properties

Medicines in scientific medicine are used to improve digestion and increase appetite. Dandelion preparations medicinal have antispasmodic, diuretic and laxative effects, increase bile secretion, and have a tonic effect on the gallbladder. Due to this, the plant is effective for the treatment of hepatocholecystitis, cholecystitis, anacid gastritis complicated by pathology of the digestive system and chronic constipation.

Dandelion roots are included in the composition of choleretic, diuretic and appetizing teas.

Dandelion medicinal products are used to prevent general atherosclerosis.

An infusion of the roots is drunk to eliminate acne, furuncles and drug dermatitis. Also, an infusion of dandelion roots is used externally to eliminate freckles.

In folk medicine, in addition to the previously listed cases, dandelion is used as an expectorant, hypnotic and sedative. The plant is used to treat kidney stones and gallstones, dropsy, sluggish spleen diseases, jaundice. Dandelion helps with inflammation of the lymph nodes and with chronic constipation and hemorrhoids. Dandelion is also known for its anthelmintic effect.

Dosage forms and use

INTERNALLY

An infusion of dandelion roots is prepared in a ratio of 10 g, or 1 tablespoon of raw materials per 200 ml of boiling water, take the finished infusion in a third of a glass 3-4 times a day 15 minutes before meals as an appetizer and choleretic agent;

To prepare an infusion of the herb, you will need 1 tablespoon of raw materials per 400 ml of boiling water, insist 2 hours, then filter, take half a glass 4 times a day before meals.

EXTERNALLY

A decoction of the roots is prepared in a ratio of 2 tablespoons of raw material per 300 ml of boiling water, boiled for 15 minutes, then cooled. The finished decoction is used to wash the face to get rid of freckles.