Taraxacoside

Taraxacoside is a glycoside found in Taraxacum officinale, commonly known as dandelion. It is a type of sesquiterpene glycoside, specifically a glucoside of taraxacolide-β-D-glucopyranoside. It is considered one of the major bitter principles in dandelion root.

Chemically, taraxacoside belongs to the eudesmanolide class of sesquiterpenes. It is extracted and identified through various chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.

Research suggests that taraxacoside, along with other compounds found in dandelion, may contribute to the plant's traditional uses as a diuretic and cholagogue. However, more research is needed to fully understand its specific pharmacological effects and mechanisms of action.