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Materia Medica A – Z

Our herbal encyclopedia with preparations, uses, safety notes, and research references.

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Taraxacum officinale radix
Common name(s): Dandelion root
Digestive (digestant)CholagogueDiureticHepatic
Preparations: Decoction, Tincture (alcohol extract), Powder, Tea (infusion)
Safety: Generally well tolerated. Avoid with bile duct obstruction. Monitor for Asteraceae allergy.
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