Common Names
Chicory root, Succory, Blue Sailors
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
Family
Asteraceae
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular, Detoxification, Gout, Liver
Properties
Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Depurative, Diuretic, Hepatic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Parts Used
Root, leaves
Constituents
root: inulin, bitters, cichoriin, taraxasterol, tannins, sugars, pectin, fixed oils. leaves: inulin, frutos, resin, chicoriin, esculetin
Habitat
Roadsides, waste places, fields. Chicory is native to Asia, Europe and North America.
Side Effects
Avoid excessive consumption if you have gallstones.
How to Prepare
1. A delicious green salad can be made from the tender young chicory leaves. The tender leaves can also be made into a herbal decoction, used in the treatment of sensitive intestines.
2. An herbal decoction is prepared from the fresh roots. The roots are also dried or roasted and used in treating diabetes and problems such as water retention in the body - this remedy is prepared by mixing one teaspoon of the powdered root in 250 ml water.
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