Chicory
Botanical
Name:
Chichorium intybus
Indian Name: Kasni
Chicory, or endive, is a perennial herb with a long tap root. It has condensed, round stems, numerous light or dark green leaves and pale blue flowers. The leaves have a bitter taste; flowers open at sunrise and close at dusk.Chicory has been mentioned as a special skin nourisher by ancient herbalists. A tea made from the pale blue flowers of this plant was said to give glowing skin. Seeds contain a bland oil and roots contain nitrate and sulphate of potash, mucilage and some bitter principle.
Curative Properties
Chicory
is a tonic herb when taken in moderate quantitites.
It increases the secretion and discharge of urine. It is also a stimulant
and a mild laxative.
This herb helps the functions of the liver and gall bladder.
Constipation
The herb is a natural laxative. It is, therefore,
beneficial in the treatment of chronic constipation.
Anaemia
In combination with celery and parsley, is
very helpful in anaemia. It is an effective blood tonic.
Liver and Gall Bladder Dysfunctions Chicory
flowers, seeds and roots are medicinally used in the treatment of liver
disorders. Endive or chicory juice, in almost any combination, promotes
the secretion of bile and good for dysfunctions
both liver and gall bladder .
Eye
Defects
Chicory
contains food elements which are constantly needed by the optic system.
A richsources of vitamin A which is useful for the eyes. The addition
of juices of carrot, celery and parsley to chicory juice is a nourishing
food for the optic nerve and the muscular system. It ran bring amazing
results in correcting eye defects. Half a litre to one litre daily of
this combination has frequently corrected eye troubles within a few months,
to the extent that normal vision was regained, making the use of glasses
unnecessary.
Respiratory
Disorders The
combined juices of chicory, carrot and celery are most helpful in asthma
and hay fever. Powder of the dry root in doses of half a teaspoon, mixed
with honey if taken thrice daily, is a good expectorant in chronic bronchitis.
Obstructed Menstruation A decoction of chicory
seeds is useful in treating obstructed menstruation.
