HERBAL SUPPLEMENT: Dandelion is a common flowering plant found throughout the temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere. TRADITIONAL USE: Dandelion root has a long history of use by Native American, European, and Asian herbalists. NATURALLY OCCURRING COMPOUNDS: Dandelion root has many naturally occurring compounds including inulin, sesquiterpenes, and phenolic compounds such as flavonoids, minerals, and phytosterols.