Taraxacum kok-saghyz
Taraxacum kok-saghyz, commonly known as the Russian dandelion, is a resilient perennial prized for its medicinal properties. Renowned for its deep-reaching roots, it serves as a potent natural diuretic and liver tonic. Used traditionally to support digestion and detoxification, this versatile plant offers significant therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Taraxacum kok-saghyz
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Austria, Germany, and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Moving toward the southeast, the species can also be found growing in Romania. Furthermore, its range extends into Eastern Europe, specifically reaching Northwest European Russia. Together, these locations define the natural geographical footprint of Taraxacum kok-saghyz.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Northwest European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Taraxacum kok-saghyz has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include natural rubber, phenols, rubber.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| natural rubber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rubber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Taraxacum kok-saghyz has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |