English Name: Dandelion Root
Chinese Name: Pugongyinggen
Latin Name: Taraxacum officrnale
Specification :
100% Natural Chinese Herb Medicine Dried Dandelion Root Slices ,Cut and Powder
Cut: 0.3cm 0.5cm 0.8cm (Roasted or not Roasted)
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Moisture : <12%
Impurity: <1%
Ash: <5%
Powder: 80-100mesh
Original place: Jilin,Heilongjiang,Shanxi China
Active Ingredients: Taraxacin Taraxol Flavonoids Flavone
Part Used: Root
Color: Brown
Package: Double Plastic bag or Carton
Storage: Keep in cool &dry place
Applications: Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Herbal Tea bag
Function:
Dandelion Root is used to treat liver and gallbladder obstructions, improve liver function, promote bile production and as a diuretic.

1)Correcting Liver Function: inflammation and congestion of liver.Dandelion root extract is also used in the early stages of liver cirrhosis such as alcoholic cirrhosis.
Dandelion root extract stimulates bile production, and helps the body get rid of excess water produced by the diseased liver.Dandelion root extract successfully treats hepatitis, liver swelling, jaundice and indigestion in those with inadequate bile secretion.
2)Cholagogue Function:Dandelion root extract, flavonoids can double the flow of bile. Its cholagogue effect is useful for liver and gall bladder inflammation , eliminate gallstones and congestion, as well as jaundiced states.
3)Diuretic Function: Dandelion leaves is a powerful diuretic. Unlike many conventional diuretics, dandelion leaves do not leach potassium from the body. In fact, the leaves of dandelion extract are so rich in this mineral that they function as a potassium supplement. This diuretic action is responsible for the dandelion's use as a treatment for high blood pressure.