Dandelion, w8

The genus Taraxacum is included in the Asteraceae family, the Cichorioideae subfamily, and the Lactuceae tribe. Chrysanthemum, dandelion, and wormwood belong to the composite bloodline.

Dandelion is a perennial weed that originated in Europe and Asia and is now naturalized worldwide. It is especially common in most of the northern hemisphere. In many countries, such as Australia, Poland, Italy, and Turkey, it is considered a weed that seriously interferes with agriculture. Dandelion blooms in spring and early summer, sometimes with a secondary bloom in autumn. Flowering occurs throughout the year in warmer climates. Dandelion is an abundant weed found on lawns, meadows, fields, highways, vacant lots, and in the vicinity of railways. It can also be cultivated.

The small tender leaves can be eaten as a salad, the roots can be crushed instead of coffee (but they are bitter), wine can be fermented from flower extracts, and various parts can be used as medicines.

Evidence suggests that asthma, allergic rhinitis, and allergic conjunctivitis often occur after exposure to dandelion pollen.

Eating other parts of the dandelion plant also led to adverse reactions associated with the presence of sesquiterpene lactones in the leaves and stems.

Determination of specific IgE in human blood to - Dandelion, w8, shows the body's reaction to a given allergen.

Analysis method: ImmunoCAP method (Immunofluorescence in the solid phase)

Units of measurement: kU/l

Biomaterial for analysis: venous blood