Prepared (how).—As a powder, extract and infusion. Fluid extract can be bought. To make decoction, use one ounce of the powdered root to one pint of water and let boil. If you use the green root put one ounce in cold water, and let it remain there for one hour.
Diseases, Dose, etc.—Dose of the powder of dry root, one small teaspoonful as a cathartic. This will bring away a black tarry discharge. Then it is better to use the decoction; one to two teaspoonfuls every two hours. Dose of extract is one-fourth of a grain. This is a good form to give, when the liver is acting badly. Good also for indigestion, in this form when due to inactive liver and costive bowels.
DANDELION. Leontodon Taraxacum.
Internally, used for.—Liver when it is torpid and engorged. It is also laxative and tonic.
Part used.—Root. The green plant is good to use in the form of greens. Milky juice is also good when fresh.
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Gather.—July, August and September.
Flowers (when).—During spring and summer.
Grows (where).—Everywhere, it seems.
Prepared (how).—Juice is used, also infusion, extract and fluid extract.
Infusion, two ounces of root to the pint of water.