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Also known as Cichorium intybus Introduction Chicory is a nutritional herb whose leaves and root are eaten and brewed into tea. The roots of chicory are often roasted and used as an alternative or additive to coffee. Chicory root is caffeine free, but does stimulate digestion similar to coffee, and has a similar, complimentary taste as well. Constituents Inulin, sesquiterpene lactones lactucin and lactucopicrin. Other ingredients are aesculetin, aesculin, cichoriin, umbelliferone, scopoletin, 6,7-dihydrocoumarin, and further sesquiterpene lactones and their glycosides Harvest Data Origin: India Certified organic Cut & sifted roots, roasted Use Chicory root brews a tasty and healthy tea with a cleansing tonic action. Recommended 1-2 grams or 1/2-1 teaspoon in tea. Chicory root makes a very tasty base note for tea blends and goes well with cocoa, dandelion, sarsaparilla, and other nutty tasting herbs. Summary Chicory root is a tasty herbal tonic most known for its role as a coffee additive or substitute. The root has been used as a detoxicant, to increase the appetite, as a diuretic, and as a general health tonic or panacea. Disclaimer The statements made on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration). Our products are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. For education and research purposes only. Customers must be over 18 years of age to purchase anything from this site. Research all items before using.
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