Taraxacum mongolicum
Taraxacum mongolicum, commonly known as Mongolian dandelion, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional Eastern practices. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is frequently utilized to support liver health, promote detoxification, and manage digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Taraxacum mongolicum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, the medicinal species is placed within 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 exhibits a wide geographical range across the vast landscapes of Siberia. It can be found growing in the rugged terrains of the Altai region. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the territory of Buryatia. Furthermore, the species extends its habitat into the eastern areas of Chita. Finally, the plant is distributed as far north as the expansive region of Yakutia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Taraxacum mongolicum has 27 reported phytochemicals identified across 38 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, chicoric acid, caffeic acid, luteolin, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 27
- Scientific sources
- 38
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| chicoric acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxasterol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscisic acid (ABA) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Taraxacum mongolicum has 7 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antibacterial, Antiproliferative, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Taraxacum mongolicum has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperlipidemia, acute lung injury, anti-oxidant, benign prostatic hyperplasia, constipation.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperlipidemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute lung injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benign prostatic hyperplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes-related complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuresis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic effects | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |