Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

The dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is also known by various names such as lion's tooth, radica, devil's chariot, and local names like dandelion and Irish daisy used in other countries. The Egyptians and Kipchak Turks called it katagan, while the Chagatai Turks called it saçratku. The plant is now commonly referred to as dandelion, derived from the Arabic word for chicory. The plant's name is thought to come from its use in the treatment of trachoma, an eye disease.

The plant is commonly found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, and is cultivated in Turkey. The text has been edited for clarity, conciseness, precision, and grammatical correctness while preserving the original meaning and quotes. Professional vocabulary and formal language have been used where appropriate, but without being overly stilted. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers that bloom mostly in April-May and can grow up to 30 cm long. The underground part of the plant is dark brown or blackish, curved and 15-30 cm long. It consists of a sturdy taproot. Lateral roots can grow up to 60-100 cm. The rhizomes develop into several heads 20 to 50 cm from the taproot. When the plant is cut, the roots below the soil are conducive to the formation of new plants. The leaves vary in colour from light to dark green and are arranged in a rosette at the base of the plant. The leaves vary in colour from light to dark green and are arranged in a rosette at the base of the plant. The leaves vary in colour from light to dark green and are arranged in a rosette at the base of the plant. They are deeply and saw-toothed. The basal leaves may be either glabrous or densely hairy, and are often deeply lobed and lanceolate. On the reddish-purple stem, the leaves start out narrow and then widen to form a deltoid shape, with a clearly visible vein running down the centre. The stem contains bitter latex. The plant produces terminal flowers on a stem that 5-40 cm long, with an average of 5-10 flowers per plant. The flowers themselves have a diameter of 3-5 cm and open in the morning and close in the evening and in cold weather. Its smooth, achene-shaped fruit is topped with a papule and resembles a white crown with feathers blowing in the wind. Its smooth, achene-shaped fruit is topped with a papule and resembles a white crown with feathers blowing in the wind. No new content has been added.

Dandelion is a plant commonly found in our country and has been used in folk medicine since ancient times. Its roots and fresh leaves are frequently used for medicinal purposes. The milk contained in dandelion is effective against gall bladder and bladder stones, as well as bladder inflammations. It has also been used to treat calluses, warts, and some skin diseases. Distilled water extracted from the flowers is used to cleanse the skin and remove freckles. The plant's tea has carminative and diuretic effects, and its roots have diaphoretic, gastric fluid regulating, and waste material purifying properties. The flowers can be made into a decoction to treat ulcers. Consuming the plant raw or as tea can purify blood, induce sweating, regulate digestion, and act as a diuretic. It is important to note that this diuretic does not cause potassium loss.   It can effectively purify blood and has positive effects on the pancreas, liver, and kidneys. Consuming green parts of dandelion is therapeutic for diabetes, anaemia, blood purification, and chronic stomach pains. Dandelion has therapeutic benefits for various health conditions. Additionally, the root has positive benefits for the gallbladder and liver, and has been shown to be effective in treating jaundice and spleen diseases. Recent studies have shown that dandelion extracts have anti-tumour effects on prostate and breast cancer. Dandelion plants are sold in the market in the form of extracts and can be consumed raw in salads or as tea. They are highly nutritious and rich in content.

Dandelion is a plant commonly found in our country and has been used in folk medicine since ancient times. Its roots and fresh leaves are frequently used for medicinal purposes. The milk contained in dandelion is effective against gall bladder and bladder stones, as well as bladder inflammations. It has also been used to treat calluses, warts, and some skin diseases. Distilled water extracted from the flowers is used to cleanse the skin and remove freckles. The plant's tea has carminative and diuretic effects, and its roots have diaphoretic, gastric fluid regulating, and waste material purifying properties. The flowers can be made into a decoction to treat ulcers. Consuming the plant raw or as tea can purify blood, induce sweating, regulate digestion, and act as a diuretic. It is important to note that this diuretic does not cause potassium loss.   It can effectively purify blood and has positive effects on the pancreas, liver, and kidneys. Consuming green parts of dandelion is therapeutic for diabetes, anaemia, blood purification, and chronic stomach pains. Dandelion has therapeutic benefits for various health conditions. Additionally, the root has positive benefits for the gallbladder and liver, and has been shown to be effective in treating jaundice and spleen diseases. Recent studies have shown that dandelion plant extracts have antitumour effects on prostate and breast cancer. The plant is nutritious and available in various forms, including raw in salads, as tea, and in extract form.