Drug & supplement interaction

Dandelion + Abrocitinib

Abrocitinib brand name: Cibinqo.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated October 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Dandelion has a moderate interaction with Abrocitinib. Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Dandelion and Abrocitinib

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

Why this applies to Abrocitinib

Abrocitinib falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Dandelion interacts with.

Theoretically, taking dandelion root along with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
In vitro research suggests that dandelion root inhibits platelet aggregation.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the honest picture: the bleeding concern on file was written for blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs, and abrocitinib (Cibinqo) isn't really one of those. That said, abrocitinib does carry its own bleeding-related caution because it can lower your platelet count, especially in the first weeks of treatment. Lab studies hint that dandelion root may make platelets a little less sticky, so in theory the two could add up and make easy bruising or minor bleeding slightly more likely.

Keep in mind this is based only on test-tube research, not real patients, so the actual risk looks low. Food amounts of dandelion are very unlikely to matter; concentrated supplements are the bigger question mark. Check with your pharmacist or doctor before adding a dandelion product.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Neef H, Cilli F, Declerck PJ, et al. Platelet anti-aggregating activity of Taraxacum officinale Weber. Phytotherapy Research 1996;10:s138-s140.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Dandelion Also Interacts With Other Medications

Dandelion has 456 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Abrocitinib one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 456 No known interaction 2,374 (incl. Abrocitinib)
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Questions About Dandelion or Abrocitinib

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Abrocitinib

This page covers Dandelion only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Abrocitinib page lists 290 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Danshen (major), Piracetam (major), Aconite (moderate) and Active Hexose Correlated Compound (ahcc) (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 252 moderate · 35 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Abrocitinib page

“Bleeding is where I'd focus first with abrocitinib (Cibinqo), an eczema pill that can itself lower platelet counts. Of the 290 supplements and herbs with an interaction on file, 202 have blood-thinning or antiplatelet activity, and two of the three major-rated entries, danshen and piracetam, sit in that group.”

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Taking Dandelion as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 4,328 real supplement products containing Dandelion, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Dandelion. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Abrocitinib too, on top of Dandelion — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Dandelion and Abrocitinib Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Dandelion
Top 5%

#51 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Abrocitinib
Top 25%

#434 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Dandelion

What is Dandelion?

Dandelion
  • Water retention (diuretic)
  • Digestive upset
  • Liver and gallbladder support
  • Mild appetite stimulant
  • Skin conditions

Dandelion is a common plant used in food and traditional medicine, often promoted as a natural 'water pill' and digestive aid. Human evidence for these uses is very limited, so its benefits are not well proven. It is generally considered safe as a food, but talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated supplements, especially if you have allergies or take other medicines.

Read the full Dandelion monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Abrocitinib

What Is Abrocitinib Used For?

Brand name: Cibinqo

Abrocitinib (sold as Cibinqo tablets) treats refractory, moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, a long-lasting itchy skin condition also called eczema. It is for adults and children 12 years and older.

It is meant for people whose disease is not well controlled with other systemic (whole-body) medicines, including biologics, or when those medicines are not a good option. It is not recommended together with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, or other immunosuppressants.

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Other Drugs & Dandelion

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Dandelion — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
456Moderate
0Minor
2,373No known interaction
456 Moderate 2,373 No interaction
Moderate

456 interactions

Showing 60 of 456 moderate interactions — see all 456 on the Dandelion page.

No interaction 2,373 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Dandelion against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,373 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Dandelion list.

See the full Dandelion interactions page
See every supplement checked against Abrocitinib, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Dandelion and Abrocitinib Together: Common Questions

Can you take Dandelion with Abrocitinib?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Dandelion and Abrocitinib interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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