Dandelion is one of the herbal weight loss remedies that is considered a safe diuretic and is suitable for long term use. This is a herbal plant remedy that has been used throughout time and has good results. The one thing that anyone using this long term should watch for is a possible electrolyte imbalance.

The use of dandelion for water weight loss is safe as there are no known side effects except for possible electrolyte imbalance. There are no known adverse drug interactions with the use of dandelion that makes it dangerous for the dieter taking other types of medications for other health conditions.

Dandelion can be found in health food stores and as long as it is taken as directed it is one of the herbals that can be taken long term without any adverse effects and can assist the person that is retaining water weight.