Pu Gong Yin (Taraxacum officinale)

Part Used Whole Plant
Main function Cooling/Detoxifying Herb for Heat Patterns
Thermal qual. Cold
Taste Bitter, sweet
Meridians Entered Lv, St
Functions
  • Clears Heat and detoxifies, especially if Liver Heat is present
  • Reduces and detoxifies abscesses, especially when they are firm in consistency.
  • Promotes lactation when blocked due to Heat.
  • Promotes urinaton. Used to clear urinary problems caused by Wet Heat
    • Cautions
  • None
    • Toxicity
  • Relatively safe for long term use. May cause mild heartburn in some individuals
    • Phyto-chemicals
  • Taraxasterol, taraxacin, taraxarol, inulin
    • Western Properties
  • Diuretic, alterative, cholagogue, stomachic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-spirochetic, anti-lithic (biliary and urinary stones), anti-inflammatory, lymphatic decongestant, immune stimulant, stimulates phagocytes, venous decongestant, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, galactagogue

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