Botanical Name: Cichorium endive
Common Names: Garden endive, garden chicory, endive,
garden endive
Medicinal
Properties: Root: tonic, laxative, diuretic
While chicory is a very well-known herb for its combination with coffee, its value for various remedies is not well known. Chicory is effective in disorders of the kidneys, liver, urinary canal, stomach, and spleen. It is good for jaundice. Is good to settle an upset condition in the stomach, expelling the morbid matter and toning up the system.
Adopted from Kloss, 1939