Uses as natural remedy
Chicory is a rich source of vitamins, such as A, B6, C, E and K as well as minerals such as zinc, magnesium, manganese, calcium, iron and inulin.
Both the roots and the aerial parts of the chicory plant are used for medicinal purposes. The root is rich in fiber that improves the digestive health and stimulates the gallbladder bile production.
In foods, chicory leaves - with a slight bitter taste - are mainly eaten as a salad vegetable, while the roots and leaf buds are boiled and eaten. Chicory is also used as a cooking spice, to flavor foods and beverages. Chicory root is commonly used to make a coffee alternative, as it has a similar taste and color.
Other names
Cichorium Intybus, Chicorium Intybus Sativum, Chicory, French Endive Succory, Wild Chicory, Chicorée, Achicoria, Cicorie, Kaffeezichorie, Salat- Zichorie, Cicoria Amara, Cicoria da taglio, Cicorias Radicchio.
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Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Prevalence, Diagnosis, Risk Factors, and Management Stavra A. Xanthakos, Rohit Kohli- Clinical Liver Disease, Vol. 1, No. 4, August 2012, AASLD
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