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Dandelion herb
Taraxaci herba
Lwenzahnkraut
Published August 29, 1992
Name of Drug
Taraxaci herba, dandelion herb.
Composition of Drug
Dandelion herb, consisting of the fresh or dried above-ground parts of Taraxacum officinale G. H. Weber ex Wiggers s.l. [Fam. Asteraceae], as well as their preparations in effective dosage. The leaf contains bitter principles.
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Pharmacological Properties, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicology
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Not known.
Clinical Data
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Uses
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Loss of appetite and dyspepsia, such as feeling of fullness and flatulence.
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Contraindications
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Obstruction of the bile ducts, gall bladder empyema, ileus. In case of gallstones, use only after consultation with a physician. Contact allergies caused by sesquiterpene-lactones in the latex have been only rarely observed. Experiments and observations concerning preparations are not available.
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Side Effects
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None known.
Special Precautions for Use
None
Use During Pregnancy and Lactation
None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
- 4 - 10 g of herb 3 times daily;
- 4 - 10 ml liquid extract 1:1 in 25 percent alcohol 3 times daily.
Mode of Administration
Cut herb for infusions, as well as for liquid preparations for internal use.
Duration of Administration
Unlimited.
Overdosage
None known.
Special Warnings
None.
Effects on Operators of Vehicles and Machinery
None.
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