Diente de leon, Diente de león: 1 definition
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Diente de leon means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Diente de leon in Latin America is the name of a plant defined with Taraxacum officinale in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Leontodon latiloba (DC.) Britton (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bocconea, Monographiae Herbarii Mediterranei Panormitani (1991)
· Taxon (1977)
· Le Naturaliste Canadien (1984)
· Fasciculus Plantarum Circa Cantabrigiam (1763)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Norges Flora (1861)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Diente de leon, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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