Are dandelion flowers edible?

Dandelion flowers are edible, dandelion, also known as brahmi, milkweed, etc., belong to the dual-use plants, flowers, leaves and roots can be used as medicine, has a good health benefits. But dandelion flowers are rarely eaten alone, are used together with dandelion grass and roots. Dandelion flowers bloom from spring to fall, and the whole herb can be dug for medicinal use. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification (removing heat and toxicity from the body), subduing swellings and dissipating lumps, and diuretic and diaphoretic (improving the problem of dribbling urine, and the problem of small and incomprehensible amount of urine). Dandelion flowers as part of the dandelion can also be eaten, but if eaten after the flowers are fully open, the efficacy and taste will be reduced, so it is best to eat at the beginning of the flower or will be open, when the taste and efficacy of the best. However, it should be noted that dandelion is a cold food, should pay attention to the amount of intake, can not eat too much at once, and cold, weak spleen and stomach of the crowd should be careful to eat, to prevent the impact of discomfort. If you feel unwell after consuming dandelion, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in a timely manner. It is recommended to use dandelion and dandelion flowers under the guidance of a medical professional.