Abstract: Dandelion is a dual-purpose substance for food and medicine which has the properties of medicine and edible value. It is suitable to be developed into medicine, food, health food and so on to promote the innovation and development of great-health industry. In this study, the compatibility of 126 prescriptions containing dandelion are analyzed and its dietary therapeutic values in ancient works and modern research are summarized. The safety and potential hazards of dandelion are also discussed, the development status and trend of dandelion products through database retrieval, the database includes National Medical Products Administration, National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC and State Administration for Market Regulation are analyzed. A review of dandelion’s compatibility, therapeutic value, safety and market products provide a reference for the development and utilization of dandelion, as an edible and medicinal resource.