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Blue Sailors, Cichorii Herba, Cichorii Radix, Common Chicory Root, Hendibeh, Hinduba, Kasani, Kasni, Succory, Wild Chicory, Wild Endive.
CAUTION: See separate listing for Inulin. |
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Cichorium intybus.
Family: Asteraceae/Compositae. |
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Orally, chicory is used as a tonic, diuretic, laxative, liver protectant, to balance the stimulant effect of coffee, for loss of appetite, dyspepsia, liver and gallbladder disorders, cancer, and tachycardia.
Topically, chicory leaves are used as a poultice for swelling and inflammation.
In foods, chicory leaves are often eaten like celery, and the roots are boiled and eaten. Chicory is used as a culinary spice, and the leaf buds and roots are eaten as vegetables.
In food manufacturing, chicory is used as a flavoring component in foods and beverages. The roasted root is also ground and used in coffee mixes to enhance richness and as a coffee substitute.
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