Guest guest Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hello everyone, When I eat dandelion greens, the next day my tongue turns yellow. Is this an indication of damp heat from the liver and/or kidney? Is this expected from dandelion? (For example, it doesn't happen when I eat iceberg lettuce.) Does this happen to anyone else? JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Dandelion should have the opposite effect, it clears heat. Could it be that there are other things you're eating at the same time? Cream based salad dressing? Also, eating and drinking anything other than water tends to yellow the coating, but it is a false yellow, very bright and not long lived, like an hour or two. -al. On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 10:34 AM, speakoutjc <speakoutjcwrote: > Hello everyone, > > When I eat dandelion greens, the next day my tongue turns yellow. > > Is this an indication of damp heat from the liver and/or kidney? > > Is this expected from dandelion? (For example, it doesn't happen when > I eat iceberg lettuce.) > > Does this happen to anyone else? > > JC > -- , DAOM Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Personally, I think it's no big deal. Dandelion leaves are very rich in beta-carotene (same in carrots) but the chlorophyll covers over it. Beta-carotene is also used as a safe food colouring so that gives you an idea how much it can colour something. Strong coloured foods can sometimes colour the coating on the tongue right off or the next day - foods like beets or turmeric (in curries). If the colour bothers you, dipping your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide & brushing your tongue after brushing your teeth should remove most of it. Judy On Tuesday 24 February 2009 10:34:24 am speakoutjc wrote: > Hello everyone, > > When I eat dandelion greens, the next day my tongue turns yellow. > > Is this an indication of damp heat from the liver and/or kidney? > > Is this expected from dandelion? (For example, it doesn't happen when > I eat iceberg lettuce.) > > Does this happen to anyone else? > > JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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