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Dandelion explained: what it is and where it grows

Dandelion is a plant native to Europe that grows throughout temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The NIH says its root contains high concentrations of inulin. One product we reviewed lists dandelion, and one label prints 50 mg per serving.

By HowNook's Health desk · Updated

What it is
Plant
In the products we reviewed
1, its label prints the amount

What dandelion is

  • The root is one of the dandelion plant parts traditionally used in medicine.1
  • Dandelion is also called lion’s tooth and blowball.1
  • Dandelion is native to Europe and grows throughout temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.1
  • Dandelion root contains high concentrations of inulin.2

How much dandelion each product gives

Per serving, as each label prints it
Steel Bite Pro50 mg

Before you take it

If you take medicines

antidiabetes, anticoagulant, antiplatelet, and water pill drugs
Dandelion might interact with these drugs, based on theoretical concerns.1
any medicine
Talk with your health care provider before using dandelion if you take any medicine.1

Side effects

  • Dandelion can rarely cause allergic reactions, diarrhea, and stomach upset.2

Ask a doctor first

  • Dandelion in ordinary food amounts is considered likely safe, but less is known about larger amounts.1
  • Little is known about the safety of amounts greater than those in food during pregnancy or breastfeeding.1
  • Evidence is conflicting about allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies.1

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.

The product we reviewed that lists dandelion

ProductForm and servingDandelion per servingOur scorePrice a bottleBuy
Steel Bite Pro#6 in oral health supportCapsules2 capsules50 mg8.3$49Check price
Prices checked Oct 11, 2026

Questions people ask

What is dandelion root?

Dandelion root is the root of a plant native to Europe. The NIH says dandelion is also called lion's tooth and blowball, and its root contains high concentrations of inulin.

What are dandelion side effects?

Dandelion can rarely cause allergic reactions, diarrhea, and stomach upset. Evidence about allergic reactions is conflicting for people sensitive to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, or daisies. Ask a clinician before starting if you have these sensitivities.

Is dandelion safe to take?

Dandelion in ordinary food amounts is considered likely safe, but less is known about larger amounts. Little is known about the safety of amounts above those in food during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Ask a clinician before starting.

Can dandelion interact with something else I take?

Yes, dandelion might interact with some things you take, based on theoretical concerns. Ask a clinician before starting if you take anything prescribed.

Which supplements we reviewed contain dandelion?

Steel Bite Pro lists dandelion. Its label prints 50 mg per serving of 2 capsules.

Sources

The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.

  1. 1NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Dandelionnccih.nih.gov/healthchecked
  2. 2NIH LactMed, Dandelionncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked