Dandelion, Pú Gōng Yīng, 蒲公英, Herba Taraxaci
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Space USA: Taraxacum mongolicum USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:Antibiotics
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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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:
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
Key 2nd Actions: Clear Mastitis • Dissipate Nodules • Expel Pus • Promote Lactation • Relieve Jaundice
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. Good quality: plants with many grayish green leaves and thick roots.[25]
Notes: For treating breast abscess, Pu Gong Ying can be used topically or as a decoction. Topically, best to use fresh Pu Gong Ying leaves crushed into a pulp and then applied to the breast abscess.
Formulas with Pu Gong Ying
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
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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