Description
Chicory Root
Cichorium intybus
The roasted Chicory root can be added to coffee or used as a coffee substitute.
Chicory root is taken internally for liver complaints, rheumatism, gout, haemorrhoids, and as a digestive tonic for lack of appetite.
Actions
Bitter, diuretic, mildly laxative, tonic for liver and gall bladder.
