Medicinal herb
Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg. agg
The dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial with a yellow head and milky sap in the stem, growing wherever there is the least bit of soil. The leaf and the root are used. Traditionally used in the spring cleanse, for poor appetite and to encourage the passing of water.
About the herb
What dandelion is
the leaf and root of dandelion (Taraxaci folium, radix)
The dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial with a deep tap root, a rosette of toothed leaves at ground level and a yellow head on a hollow stem which, when broken, runs with white milky sap. It grows wherever there is the least bit of soil, from meadows to cracks in paving.
The leaves are gathered in spring, before flowering, while they are still soft and least bitter; after flowering they turn tough. The root is dug in autumn, when the reserve substances have gathered in it, or early in spring before it shoots; it is washed, cut lengthways and dried in the shade or at a low temperature. The flowers are gathered for syrup at full flowering, at midday.
The leaf and the root are different drugs with different uses. In Ašič's collection the leaf of the dandelion appears in the MetaSIT, ŽoSIT, HepaSIT and For Children blends, and the root in VodaSIT.
Use and evidence
The EMA recognises traditional use to relieve mild dyspepsia and temporary loss of appetite, and in some preparations to increase the urine. It does not treat diabetes, hepatitis or gallstones. EMA.
Safety and precautions
Not suitable where the bile ducts are blocked or in certain diseases of the gall bladder; allergies to the daisy family are possible. When it is used to pass water, enough fluid must be drunk.
These notes are general and do not replace advice from a doctor or a pharmacist, above all in pregnancy, while breastfeeding, in children and alongside medicines.
Products containing this herb
Where you will find it in the range
8 products from Ašič's pharmacy contain dandelion. The composition is listed with every product.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask about Dandelion
Which products is dandelion in?
Dandelion is an ingredient of these products: For Children, HepaSIT, ImunoSIT, MetaSIT, Mother's Tea, Tea KRRT, VodaSIT, ŽoSIT.
How is a tea from this plant made?
The instructions differ from blend to blend. For For Children they are: Pour 3 decilitres of boiling water over two teaspoons of the blend. Leave it covered for 10 minutes, then strain. Drink it freshly made, several times a day, within 2 hours of brewing. If you like, enrich the tea with a spoonful of apple cider vinegar.
Are there any warnings about its use?
The product is no substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy way of life. Its use is no substitute for treatment with prescribed medicines. Ask a doctor about use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
How do I find out which blend is the right one for me?
Ring the pharmacist on +386 1 78 77 065 (Mon, Wed, Fri 8.00–14.00). Tell him what is troubling you and he will tell you what is traditionally used for it.
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