Ext: Taraxac: (Taraxacum)

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Title

Ext: Taraxac: (Taraxacum)

Description

An extract of the dandelion called taraxacum, which is slightly tonic, diuretic, and aperient, was thought to have a specific action upon the liver. It was mentioned in Nicolas Culpeper's 'The Complete Herbal' (1653) that it was in more general use among herbalists than almost any other herb.

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Citation

“Ext: Taraxac: (Taraxacum),” Exhibits, accessed March 28, 2024, https://utswlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/115.