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Dandelion, Pú Gōng Yīng, 蒲公英, Herba Taraxaci

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Health Benefits

For: Breast abscess / Mastitis • Acne • Sores • Parotitis • Nodules • Jaundice • Blurred vision • Skin infections • Tosilitis

Attributes: Immunostimulant • Antibiotic • Hepatoprotective • Diuretic • Cholagogic

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Constituents:
Taraxacerin • Xanthoph

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Fun Facts

Other Names: Asian dandelion • Pu Gong Ding • Huang Hua Di Ding • Löwenzahn • Bồ công anh • Tanpopo
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Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing

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Taraxacum mongolicum is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Taraxacum mongolicum USDA Zones:

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Category: Clear Heat Resolve Toxins

English: Dandelion Pinyin: Pu Gong Ying Pharmaceutical: Herba Taraxaci

Organs: Liver • Stomach Temperature: Cold

Taste: Bitter • Sweet Toxicity:

Patterns: Toxins • Damp heat jaundice • Abscess • Painful urinary dribbling • Re Lin

Actions: Resolve toxins • Clear abscess • Promote urination • Unblock urinary dribbling • Resolve jaundice • Direct downward • Dissipate noldules • Clear eyes

Indications: Breast abscess • Heat toxins • Sores and abscesses

Contraindications: Painless and non-inflammatory sores or furuncles • Overdose may cause diarrhea

Typical Dosage: 9g to 30g • For red eyes, steep Pu Gong Yin in hot water, soak a towel with the liquid and put the towel over the eyes • Fresh Pu Gong Ying is usually made into a paste for topical use Guidelines

Parts Used: Entire plant Notable for: Mastitis

Other: Best to harvest before the plant produces seed, but still useful with seed production. Very effective with topical and oral application on mastitis, pimples, and other dermatological issues.

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Formulas with Pu Gong Ying

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:Antibiotics

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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