Taraxacum platycarpum
Taraxacum platycarpum, commonly known as the broad-leaved dandelion, is a resilient medicinal herb valued for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its bitter profile, it serves as a potent diuretic and liver tonic. Traditionally used to support digestion and detoxification, this plant remains a cornerstone in various holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Taraxacum platycarpum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls 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, known scientifically as Taraxacum platycarpum, exhibits a specific regional presence within the continent of Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the eastern portions of the landmass. Specifically, its geographical range includes the islands of Japan. Furthermore, the species can also be found growing throughout the Korean Peninsula. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these particular East Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Taraxacum platycarpum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Desacetylmatricarin, Polysaccharide, achillin, desacetylmatricarin, leucodin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Desacetylmatricarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| achillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desacetylmatricarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leucodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sulfate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Taraxacum platycarpum has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include allergy, antioxidant, cancer, furuncles, glycosuria.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allergy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furuncles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosuria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |