Family: Compositae
Height: 30cm
The presence of potassium makes Dandelion a very balanced diuretic but it should not be fed in large amounts due to its laxative properties
Constituents: Glycosides; triterpenoids; choline; up to 5% potassium; sesquiterpene lactones; bitter principle; taraxin; triterpines including taraxol and stigmasterol; phenolic acids; polysaccharides; carotenoids.
Actions: Diuretic, cholagogue, laxative, anti-rheumatic, tonic.
