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CHICORY
Cichorium intybus L.
Renal function 
Digestion 
Appetite Cichorium intybus L., also known as wild chicory, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to Europe, it is widely cultivated throughout the world. Chicory root is used to relieve gastrointestinal disorders thanks to its many bioactive compounds (inulin, sesquiterpene lactones, coumarin derivatives, cichoric acid, phenolic acids).
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Data on traditional use
Cahier de l’agence du médicament (France):
- Traditionally used to aid digestion
- Traditionally used to promote bile elimination and aid digestion
- Traditionally used to facilitate weight loss as a complement to dietary measures
- Traditionally used to promote renal elimination of water.
EMA monograph :
- Traditionally used for the relief of benign digestive disorders, such as abdominal fullness, flatulence and slow digestion, and temporary loss of appetite.
German monograph :
- Used for loss of appetite and indigestion
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Detailed description
Chicory Cichorium intybus L., also known as wild chicory, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, it is also cultivated in all other temperate regions and semi-arid zones worldwide.
In ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt, the plant was used as a vegetable and pasture plant to stimulate metabolism and digestion. The use of chicory root as a coffee substitute dates back to the 16th century.
In ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt, the plant was used as a vegetable and pasture plant to stimulate metabolism and digestion. The use of chicory root as a coffee substitute dates back to the 16th century.
Chicory (root) is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, as well as bioactive compounds such as inulin, sesquiterpene lactones, coumarin derivatives, cichoric acid and phenolic acids, which exert powerful beneficial effects on the health of the human organism. This plant aids digestion by improving bile secretion. It also increases appetite. It is most often used to relieve gastrointestinal disorders.
