Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has been used for centuries in herbal remedies and is FULL of health benefits:
Supports healthy digestion
Detoxifies the liver
Boosts immunity
Rich in vitamins like A, C, K, and minerals like iron and potassium
As a young child I remember my grandparents picking dandelion leaves. I recall saying why are they picking these leaves. It is a weed. Yes that may be true, but it i a herb that medicinal benefits These leaves were cut up and added to the salad. The salad growing up was Iceberg Lettuce which I hardly eat these days
Historically dandelion was used to treat anemia to warts. In traditional Chinese medicine the root and leaves are used in a tonic to eliminate toxins and enhance digestion ( as dandelion is a bitter)
It may have an anti cancer effect. Herbal books discuss its blood thinning effect but I have never seen that as a side effect
I usually combine dandelion with milk thiste to imprve sugar sensitivity