Taraxacum sinicum (Compositae)

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

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Latin Name:  Taraxacum sinicum
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Kitag.

Known Hazards:  None known

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Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The aerial parts of the plant are antibacterial, cholagogue, diuretic, galactogogue, laxative and stomachic[176]. A decoction is used in treating abcesses, appendicitis, boils, liver problems, stomach disorders etc[176, 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 plant has an antibacterial action against Staphococcus aureus, streptococci, pneumococci, meningococci, Bacillus dysenteriae, B. typhi, C. diphtheriae, proteus etc[176]. The stem has been used in the treatment of cancer[218].

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