Dandelion does not have the effect of clearing the lungs.
Dandelion, bitter, sweet and cold in nature; it belongs to the liver and stomach meridians and has the effects of clearing heat and removing toxins (removing heat and toxicity from the body), subduing swellings and dispersing knots, and inducing diuresis and drenching. It is mainly used to treat furuncles (sores occurring on the limbs or face, small in shape with deep roots, as hard as nails), breast carbuncles, scrofula (mainly refers to cervical lymph node tuberculosis), redness of the eyes, sore throat.
As well as intestinal carbuncles (carbuncles occurring in the intestinal organs, manifested by fever, pain in the right abdomen, and palpable lumps), damp-heat jaundice, and heat drenching (burning and stinging pains evident when urinating, accompanied by frequent urination and urgency, and discomfort from traction in the abdomen) astringent pains and other illnesses are predominant.
Yang deficiency, external cold, spleen and stomach weakness is contraindicated, adverse reactions are not yet clear. Note that the tea can not replace drugs, if you need to take, it is recommended to consult a medical professional.