Chicory
Cichorium intybus
“An anti-exudative, choleretic, negatively chronotropic and negative inotropic effect has been described due to the plant’s sesquiterpene lactones, cinnnamic acid derivatives and flavonoids. Animal studies have noted a distinct reduction of pulse rate and contractility; a mildly cholagogic effect; and lowered the cholesterin level in rats’ livers and plasma; Application for dyspeptic complaints seems plausible because of the amaroid (guaianolide) content.”
- PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition
“Chicory is a sedative with potential cardioactive properties. Chicory's oligosaccharides are probiotic and are beneficial in maintaining healthy GI flora. Inulin type fractions of the plant may help certain conditions including constipation, diarrhea, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Chicory has also been noted as an appetite stimulant and for dyspepsia.”
- http://www.drugs.com/npp/chicory.html
a.k.a.
barbe de pacuin, blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, coffeeweed, hendibeh, succory, wild succory
