Dandelion is not recommended for people with yang deficiency and external cold, weak spleen and stomach, as well as those who are allergic to dandelion.
Dandelion is effective in clearing heat and removing toxins (removing heat and toxicity from the body), subduing swellings and dissipating lumps, inducing diuresis, clearing the liver and improving eyesight (clearing liver fire to promote vision recovery). It is used for treating carbuncle, furuncle, breast carbuncle, heat drench (burning and stinging pain during urination, with frequent urination and urgency, and discomfort in the abdomen), astringent pain, and damp-heat jaundice, etc. Dandelion is not suitable for combining with spirotoxin.
Dandelion should not be combined with spironolactone, amphotericin and other potassium-preserving and sodium-removing drugs, which may lead to hyperkalemia. Combined with alkaline drugs can make the antibacterial effect weakened, should not be used together. Should not be used with sulfonamides, dandelion contains organic acid, easy to cause sulfonamides in the urine crystallization, increasing the burden on the kidneys.
After consuming dandelion may appear hives, generalized itching and other allergic reactions, allergy is prohibited. Excessive dandelion dosage may cause retarded diarrhea, and should not be used by people with yang deficiency, external cold, weak spleen and stomach.
If there is a need for medication, one should consult a Chinese medicine practitioner for evidence-based guidance and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication.