Common name-Dandelion
Genus name-Taracaxum offincinale
Habitat-found in both the eastern deciduous forest and the tall grass prairie
Active chemical ingredient-Inulin
http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/i/molecule-of-the-week-inulin.html
Uses- used to treat open wound infections, and dermatitis
Preparation- infusion of the root or as a sap
sources
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/dandelion
http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/taraxacum-officinale.html
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