Action:
Whole plant: antibacterial, anticancer, antivirus, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic (high potassium, normally lost in excretion), hepatic, laxative, stomachic, tonic

May treat:
Whole plant: urinary tract/liver disorders, oedema, skin complaints, gout, rheumatism, arteriosclerosis, cellulite, diabetes
best for urinary system
best for liver, yeast infections, breast and lung cancer. Also has all the benifits of inulin.
latex can remove corns, warts and verrucae

The plant breaks up dense, heavy soil and repels army worms.
magenta-brown dye

Collection
best when when plant is flowering, spring
For less bitter flavour (food use) pick from September to February, with autumn being best for higher inulin content. For medicinal use (for maximum bitter content) pick June to August

Drying
dry to store (root becomes weaker after drying)

Note
[1] The information source states that the content of 24.7g (just under 1 oz) of raw dandelion greens supplies 6g of inulin (daily recommended amount). However, the inulin-rich part of dandelion is the root, and therefore the source is probably incorrect as to the part stated. Nevertheless, both parts are highly nutritious, regardless of those claims, so it would be beneficial to eat both.

Plant parts:
leaf
stem or trunk
sap
root, bulb, tuber and other below ground parts
flower
fruit
seed

Parts with black and white icons in the availability section are for non-culinary use

Use:
culinary use
medicinal use
household use

Other:
caution

Glossary of Medicinal Terms and Nutritive Substances

• antibacterial: kills bacteria
• anticancer: used in the treatment of cancer
• antimicrobial: helps the body destroy or resist pathogens (see also antibacterial and antiseptic)
• antivirus, antiviral: treats viral infections
• cholagogue: increases flow of bile
• depurative: eliminates toxins and purifies the system, especially the blood
• diuretic: increases secretion and elimination of urine
• glucose-modulatory: the ability to help maintain normal blood glucose levels
• hepatic: acts upon the liver
• hypolipidemic: decreases circulating fats in the bloodstream
• Inulin: Inulin is a form of non-digestible sugar which promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon. The slow fermentation rate favours the bacteria in the descending colon where a number of colon health problems occur.
  
  May be anticancer, antimicrobial, hypolipidemic, glucose-modulatory, and treat intestinal infections, constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, some forms of cancer, protect against osteoporosis, help correct problems of fat or glucose metabolism and may improve mineral absorption, especially calcium, and possibly magnesium.
  
  Eating large quantities may result in an increase of gas, bloating or bowel movement, especially with previous low consumption. Increase may also temporarily prolong colonic transit time and impair nutrient absorption until the colon has adjusted to a higher intake.
• laxative: evacuates the bowels or softens stools
• stomachic: treats stomach disorders
• tonic: improves general health, bringing steady improvement