Dandelion is bitter, sweet and cold in nature, with the effects of clearing heat and removing toxins, dispersing lumps and swelling, diuretic and gonorrhea (improving the problem of dribbling in urine and the problem of insufficient volume of urine to be passed), and can be clinically paired with Honeysuckle, Burdock, and Qianqiang in treating the symptoms of Damp-Heat Gonorrhea (increased frequency of urination and astringent pain in urination), and redness of the eyes with swelling and pain. No study has yet shown that it has the effect of lowering uric acid.
If this drug is used in excessive amounts, it may cause diarrhea. Patients with cold spleen and stomach should be cautious in using this drug.
Patients who need to use this medicine should consult a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner to ensure the safety of the medicine.