Taraxacum coreanum
Taraxacum coreanum, commonly known as the Korean dandelion, is a resilient medicinal herb valued in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, this plant is utilized to support liver health, reduce inflammation, and promote detoxification, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and systemic healing.
- Scientific name: Taraxacum coreanum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Taraxacum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Taraxacum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted in the Primorye region. Its range extends into China, where it can be found in both Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Furthermore, the species is widely recognized as part of the natural flora in Korea. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Taraxacum coreanum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Taraxacum coreanum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, ferulic acid, gallic acid, syringic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Taraxacum coreanum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Taraxacum coreanum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, diuretic, melanoma, septic shock.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septic shock | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |