Tragopogon pratensis Goat's beard (Compositae)

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Tragopogon pratensis
Goat's beard
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The Tragopogon pratensis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Goat's beard.

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Latin Name:  Tragopogon pratensis
Common Name:  Goat's beard
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Meadows, pastures, dunes, waysides and waste places[17].

Medicinal Information: Goat's beard is considered to be a useful remedy for the liver and gallbladder[254]. It appears to have a detoxifying effect and may stimulate the appetite and digestion. Its high inulin content makes this herb a useful food for diabetics since inulin is a nutrient made of fructose rather than glucose units and therefore does not raise blood sugar levels[254]. The root is astringent, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, nutritive and stomachic[7, 21]. A syrup made from the root gives great relief in cases of obstinate coughs and bronchitis[7]. A decoction of the root is given in the treatment of heartburn, loss of appetite and disorders of the breast or liver[240]. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[7]. The fresh juice of young plants is said to be a good dissolver of bile, relieving the stomach without side effects[4].

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