Histamine Tracker
Dandelion root tea
Dandelion root tea is caffeine-free and generally well-tolerated — no known histamine triggers in plain roasted root form.
Dandelion root tea is an herbal, caffeine-free drink made from roasted or dried root, with no fermentation involved.
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No known histamine activity — it doesn't contain significant histamine, isn't a known liberator, and without caffeine it doesn't interfere with the enzyme your body uses to break histamine down
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Often used as a coffee substitute — roasted dandelion root has a slightly bitter, coffee-like flavor, making it a popular swap for people cutting out caffeine for histamine reasons
Plain, single-ingredient versions are the easiest to assess — blends with added herbs or citrus peel add more variables.
Track your reactions to dandelion root tea in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)