Taraxacum mongolicum (Compositae)

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Taraxacum mongolicum
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The Taraxacum mongolicum plant species is found in E. Asia - China.. It is a member of the Compositae family.

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Latin Name:  Taraxacum mongolicum
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Hand-Mazz.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Village outskirts, embankments and damp roadsides[147].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant is antibacterial, cholagogue, decongestant, depurative, diuretic, febrifuge, galactogogue, laxative and stomachic[147, 176]. The plant has an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Staphococcus aureus, pneumococci, meningococci, Bacillus dysenteriae, B. typhi, C. diphtheriae, proteus etc[176]. A decoction is used in treating abcesses, appendicitis, boils, liver problems, stomach disorders etc[147, 218]. It has been used for over 1,000 years by the Chinese in treating breast cancer and other disorders of the breasts including poor milk flow[218]. The stem has been used in the treatment of cancer[218].

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