Name: Dandelion Latin name: Taraxacum officinale Family: Asteraceae Parts Used: Entire plant Taste: Bitter, slightly sweet, slightly salty (leaf) Energetics: Drying, cooling Key actions: Hepatic, cholagogue, bitter tonic, diuretic, alterative Precautions/Contraindications: Avoid with known allergy to Asteraceae family. Dandelion
