Traditional Herb at a Glance

Family, Genus, Species	Asteraceae, Cichorium, C. intybus
Botanical Name and Synonyms	Cichorium Intybus
Common Names	Chicory, Endive, Kasni, Hinduba, Succory

 

Background

Chicory has been used in both traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.
 

Traditional Uses:

Stimulate Appetite

Muscle relaxant

Natural Pain Killer

Improve Liver Function

Used as a detox

Diuretic

Reduce Blood Pressure

Gallstones

Gout

Rheumatism

Skin inflammations and swellings