Chicory root

Healing properties

Chicory is effective as a cleansing agent. It removes toxic substances, poisons, and bad cholesterol from the blood and normalizes blood glucose levels. It has a positive effect on the digestive and urinary systems. It can help improve bile synthesis, remove kidney and gallstones.

He has to:

• anti-inflammatory;
• wound healing;
• a calming agent;
• immunostimulating;
• diuretic;
• vasodilator;
• antipyretic effect.

A decoction of the root is used in the form of lotions and applied to affected skin, wounds and burns.
Medicinally, the plant is used to speed up metabolism. Chicory stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, promotes rapid digestion of food into simple proteins, fats and carbohydrates, which are converted into heat and energy without residue.

With regular use of decoctions and infusions from the root, the condition of the mucous membranes improves. The number of pathogenic microorganisms in the oral cavity and intestines is reduced, and the correct balance of the internal microflora is restored.

Chicory tea is drunk for colds and ARVI to reduce body temperature and relieve inflammation. The herbal remedy is also useful for hair beauty. Chicory strengthens curls, makes them stronger, stronger, healthier. Due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect, it is used to treat acne, blackheads, comedones, furunculosis and other skin diseases.

Method of application

Infusion: Pour 1 tablespoon of chopped root with 250-300 ml of boiling water, simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Or brew with boiling water and leave for an hour in a thermos. Drink during the day, divided into 5-6 doses. This recipe is used for liver diseases. This infusion is especially useful during rehabilitation after viral hepatitis.

Alcohol tincture: Pour 30 g of chicory root with 150 ml of alcohol and place in a warm place to infuse for 14 days. After straining, it can be used to wash abrasions and wounds. As a general tonic, this tincture is taken after meals, 1 teaspoon once a day.

Contraindications

The use of chicory root is not recommended for varicose veins, hemorrhoids and serious vascular diseases.