Dandelion can be eaten raw to replenish nutrients, decoction of dandelion can be used to clear heat and detoxification (to remove heat and toxicity from the body), dissipate knots, and relieve dampness and yellow. 1. Eating raw dandelion can supplement a variety of nutrients, dandelion is rich in vitamins, proteins, fats, trace elements and carbohydrates. 2. Dandelion can be used for both medicinal and food purposes. When used medicinally, dandelion has the effect of clearing heat and removing toxins, in addition, dandelion also has the effect of inducing dampness, dispersing knots and eliminating swelling. It can be used to treat damp-heat jaundice, suppurative infections, boils, subcutaneous soft-tissue infections, mastitis, and so on. Eating too much raw dandelion can easily lead to diarrhea and stomach pain. Dandelion is not suitable for patients with cold spleen and stomach (weak and cold spleen and stomach) and easy to have diarrhea. If you need to use dandelion for medicinal purposes, you should use dandelion under the guidance of a physician. Eating dandelion raw should pay attention to the safety, to avoid eating raw dandelion lead to gastrointestinal diseases. If you feel sick from eating raw dandelion, you should consult a doctor promptly. If you experience any discomfort, it is recommended that you go to the hospital immediately.