Dried herb of Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz.，Taraxacum sinicum Kitag.or several other species of the same genus (Fam. Compositae).

Bitter, sweet, cold; Liver and Stomach

To clear heat and eliminate toxin, remove swellings, and induce excretion of urine

Boils and sores, mastitis, lymphadenitis, bloodshot eyes, sore throat, lung abscess, appendicitis, jaundice caused by damp-heat, heat stranguria with pain, in addition, used for sore throat, dysentery, acute icterohepatitis, cholecystitis, gastroduodenal ulcer, and pelvic inflammation

Over dosage may cause mild diarrhea.

It contains taraxasterol, choline, inulin,etc.