Family
- Asteracea
Constituents
- Inulin
- Vitamins
- Sesquiterpene Lactones
- Chicorine
- Bitter substances
- Mucilage and tannins
Parts used
- Roots and leaves
Properties
- Bitter tonic
- Cholagogue (stimulates the release of bile)
- Choleretic (stimulates the production of bile)
- Diuretic
- Depurative
- Laxative
Forms of use
- Chicory tea (infusion)
- Chicory decoction
- Chicory syrup