[Latin Name] Taraxacum officinale

[Plant Source] from China

[Specifications] Flavones 3%-20%

[Appearance] Brown fine powder

Plant Part Used:Root

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[Function]

(1) It is a general stimulant to the system, but especially to the urinary organs, and is chiefly used in kidney and liver disorders;

(2) Dandelion is also used as a remedy for hemorrhoids, gout, rheumatism, eczema, other skin conditions, and diabetes.

(3) Dandelion is used to treat chronic ulcers, stiff joints, and tuberculosis. It is also used to induce milk production in nursing mothers and to soothe inflamed breast tissue.

[Pharmacological effects]

(1) the antibacterial action: made of injection to extract the dandelion staphylococcus aureus and have strong hemolytic streptococcus pneumoniae, to kill, meningococci, diphtheria bacili, pseudomonas aeruginosa, proteus, dysenteric bacili, typhoid bacillus and card he also must kill staphylococcus, fungi, viruses, and some of the leptospira bacterium.

(2)other function. Advantageous bravery,diuresis and bitter soa, mild diarrhea inferior.

[Applications]

Dandelions extract injection, decoction, tablet, syrup, etc for a variety of infection are dampness.the curative effects, including the upper respiratory tract infection and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, contagious hepatitis, urinary tract infection, surgical disorders, surgery, dermatology inflammation and sepsis inflammation, typhoid, biliary feeling, mumps, etc.

Recipe – Broccoli Turkey Pie Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
-2 cups cubed cooked turkey
●2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
●1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
●2 eggs
●1 cup 2% milk
●1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix
●1/4 teaspoon salt
●1/4 teaspoon pepper
●1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
●1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
●1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Medicinal coleus (Coleus forskohlii Briq)
Liliaceae

Soil and Climate
Well drained red loamy soils are suited for cultivation. Water stagnation should be avoided. Crop thrives best in areas receiving 70 cm annual rainfall.
Seed and seed rate
The crop is propagated through terminal cuttings (10 cm)
Season
Planting is done during June — July.
Planting
Planting is done at 60 x 45 cm spacing (37,030 plants/ha). In low fertile soils, planting is done at 60 x 30 cm which requires 55, 500 plants/ha.

Irrigation
Irrigation is given immediately after planting and subsequently at weekly intervals of time.
Manuring
Incorporate 15 t/ha of FYM during last ploughing. NPK at 30:60:50 kg/ha is applied in two split doses at 30 and 45 days after planting. Apply 10 kg ZnSo4/ha to avoid micronutrient deficiency.
Plant protection
Nematode
1. Crop rotation with Sorghum and Maize can be maintained
2. Planting of marigold along the sides of channels control nematode population
3. Apply 200 kg/ha of neem cake before planting
4. Apply 15 — 20 kg/ha of Carbofuran to control the infestation
Root rot
Trichoderma viridi @ 5 kg/ha is mixed with well rottened FYM and applied twice at 20 days interval.
Bacterial wilt
Drench 300 ppm of Streptocycline to control the wilt. Also apply Pseudomonas fluorescence 5 kg/ha by mixing it with well rottened FYM.
Harvest
Harvest can be done at 5 — 6 months after planting. Harvesting must be done without any damage to the tubers.
Yield
Fresh tubers : 15 — 20 t/ha
Dry tubers : 2000 — 2200 kg/ha

Post harvest handling
Harvested tubers are cut into small pieces and dried under shade until it reaches 8 % moisture level.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES AND USES • Dried tuberous roots are the economic part. • Its tuberous roots are found to be rich source of an alkaloid called Forskolin • Forskolin is the important base for many drugs developed for hypertension, glaucoma, asthma, congestive heart failures, weight management and certain types of cancers.
• In addition, forskolin is reported to have been used in the preparation of medicines preventing hair greying and restoring grey hairs to its normal colour. • Leaves are employed in treating intestinal disorders and used as a condiment.

Varieties ‘Selection-K’ a non flowering type, has been found good under Nature Herbs, Kanpur. All the growing areas are using this type only.

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