Naming |
| Botanical Name: |
Cichorium intybus
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| Common Names: |
Chicory, Succory, Blue Daisy, Blue sailors, Wild succory, chicoree, chicotin, barbe du capuchin, chevaux de paysan
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| Key Name: |
Chicory
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| Parts Used: |
Root, Leaves
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Characteristics |
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Distribution |
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Medical |
| Therapeutic Action: |
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| Medical Uses: |
Leaves, poultice, boil, abscesses
Not recommended as a continual herb.
Dandelion better as it is not a sedative and high food value.
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| Constituents: |
root contains inulin
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| Dosage: |
root #5 Tablespoon dose for several days
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| Administration: |
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| Formulas: |
#96 Pancreus Norma Myers.
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| Preparation: |
Decoction,Infusion,Poultice Powder
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Pollination and Pollinators |
| Apis: |
No
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No
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| Nectar: |
No
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Other |
| Non-Medical Uses: |
Coffee sub
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| Reference: |
PlantFBeeKInCanada,11,25
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Public
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