Pu Gong Ying (Dandelion), Herba Taraxaci Mongolici cum Radice

"Wind Evil disperses Qi upward and outward"

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Latin Name Notes

Herb 17 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Pu Gong Ying (Herba Taraxaci Mongolici cum Radice)

Channels:

LIV, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Sweet, Cold

Latin:

Herba Taraxaci Mongolici cum Radice

Chinese:

蒲公英

Tone Marks:

pú gōng Yīng

Actions

Eliminates Heat and Toxins in the Blood
For any type of heat disorder, especially heat in the Liver channel with red and swollen eyes.
Removes Abscesses and Reduces Nodules
For boils, sores, and furuncles especially if they are firm and hard as in mastitis and intestinal abscesses.
Resolves Dampness
For jaundice, acute urinary tract infections, and hepatitis from Damp-Heat.
Promotes Lactation
Treats insufficient milk secretion due to heat.

Contraindications and Cautions

Over dosage may cause loose stool or heartburn.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

9-30 grams.
Part used: whole plant.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin (Five Ingredient Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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