Chicory Root, Roasted - Ju Ju Gen - Cichorium intybus - Organic
Latin Name: Cichorium intybus
Harvested: France, India
History/Folklore: The leaves have long been used as a tonic in Europe and eaten in Salads and made into bitters. The root has been harvested for over 5'000 years, especially in ancient Egypt. It was used to cleanse to skin and body, and prepare the body for spring, and was also used as a feed for livestock. Today it is commonly used, roasted, as a coffee substituent.
The Native American Tribes of the United States have long used it as well. The Cherokee were known to use it as a Tonic, while the Iroquois used it as a wash for sores and infections.
Key Actions: Sedative, Laxative, Liver Tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic
Key Constituents: inulin (starch-like polysaccharide), coumarins, flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones (lactucin and lactucopicrin), tannins, alkaloids, vitamins, minerals, and volatile oils
Uses: This herb is known to help with anemia, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, blood purifier/detox, congestion, digestive disorders, gallstones, gout, infertility, inflammations, jaundice, kidney and Liver disorders, topical for many skin disorders, acne, tonic, reduces uric acid, for parasites/worms, increases bile production, increase urination
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics: Bitter, slightly sweet and salty
Meridians: LR, GB, BL, SI
Actions:
- Nourishes and Tonifies the LR
- Moves Qi
- Expels Worms
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