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Chicory
(Cichorium intybus)
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---Synonyms---Chicory,
Succory, wild chicory, wild succory, garden endive, garden chicory,
endive
---Parts Used---Root,
flowering herb
---Medicinal Action
and Uses---:
Appetizer, cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, tonic
Chicory is often
recommended for jaundice and or spleen problems. The juice of the leaves
and a tea made from the flowering plant promote the production of bile,
the release of gallstones, and the elimination of excessive internal
mucus. They are also useful for gastritis, lack of appetite, and
digestive difficulties. A decoction of the rootstock is said to be
beneficial to the glandular organs of the digestive system. For painful
inflammations, try applying the boiled leaves and flowers wrapped in a
cloth.
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