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• Triterpenes and sterols: beta-sitosterol, beta-sitosterol-glucosides, taraxasterol, psi-
taraxasterol, taraxerol, taraxol

• Flavonoids: including among others, apigenin-7-O-glucosides, luteolin-7-O-glucosides
• Mucilages
• Inulin (2-40%, high values in autumn)
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Medicinal uses
The amaroids in Dandelion are cholagogic and secretolytic in the upper intestinal tract. The
saluretic effect demonstrated in animal experiments requires further investigation.

Contraindications
It is contraindicated in obstruction of the biliary or intestinal tract, and acute gallbladder
inflammation. In case of gallbladder disease, it should only be used under the supervision
of a health-care professional.
Warnings
May cause stomach hyperacidity, as with all drugs containing amaroids.

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