Taraxacum. Taraxacum
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This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Taraxacum. Taraxacum
Latin, Taraxacum
Eng., Taraxacum. Synonym, Dandelion. The dried rhizome and roots of Taraxacum officinale.
Extractum Taraxaci
Eng., Extract of Taraxacum. Average Dose.-15 grains (1 Gm.).
Fluidextractum Taraxaci
Eng., Fluidextract of Taraxacum. Average Dose.-2 1/2 fluidrachms (10 mils).
Therapeutic Action
Bitter tonic, laxative. Uses.-Sometimes used as adjuvant to other tonics or purgatives. Seldom prescribed.
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