Trinity Consultants 01243 551766
Digestive tract: For
its content in inulin, lactucin and lactucopricin, Chicory constitutes one of
the main bitter-tonic members inside the group of medicinal plants, therefore it
influences in most of the organs of the digestive tract by means of stimulating
them. In this sense it acts positively in the following ones:
Stomach: The chicory is a very appropriate stomachic tonic that stimulates the
production of gastric juices in the stomach, reason why it favours digestion and
increases appetite.
Liver and gall bladder : Chicory possesses hepatoprotective properties, so it
helps our liver not not be sick, improving the cases of hepatic insufficiency
(Maceration during a couple of weeks of 35 gr. of dry smashed roots in a liter
of sherry. A daily glass distributed in several spoonfuls a day) Besides, being
choleretic and cholagogue, it stimulates the production of bile and empties the
gall bladder, being very appropriate in cases of biliary insufficiency
(Decoction of 30 gr. of dry smashed roots by liter of water. A small cup before
having breakfast)
Bowels: It is a soft laxative very suitable to avoid constipation.
Circulatory system : It favours blood-circulation by
making blood more fluid and allowing it a better travel through the veins and
arteries . At the same time it helps us to eliminate possible fat concentrations
and toxins from the vessels. Also, by the action of inulin, it reduces blood
pressure, being very suitable to hypertensive people.
Metabolism: The decoction of bark, mainly for the action of chicoric acid, has a diuretic effect, that is to say it favors the elimination of corporal liquids by means of the stimulation of renal function. It would be very appropriate to help to solve problems of obesity, diabetes or rheumatic illnesses, as arthritis or gout.