Chicory
Description
Chicory is a type of Herb.
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus (Common Chicory)
Cichorium endiva (Cultivated Endive)
Cichorium pumilum (Wild Endive)
Chicory is from the Asteraceae family.
Parts Used
Roots
Shoots
Health Benefits of Chicory
Metabolism
Chicory may lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients. [1]
Chicory may protect the Liver from the toxic effects of various compounds (including Carbon Tetrachloride and Nitrosamines). [2]
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