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effects of chicory

Chicory, chicorium intybus, is a weed which produces blue flowers. It is also known as endive, succory, watcher of the road, and barbe de capucin (beard of the monk). It commonly grows at the side of the road and paths blooming in June to October. It grows in North and South America, eastern Asia, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. It can be both domestic and wild, growing in gardens as well as the side of the road. Chicory has leafy stems. The leaves alternate from lance-shaped with teeth to more of a lobed leaf. Chicory usually grows anywhere from one to three feet, however it can be as tall as five feet. It grows best in areas with clods of dirt. Chicory has many uses that are both culinary and medicinal.

The root of chicory can be prepared to make a caffeine-free substitute for coffee. Using this coffee can help control a rapid heartbeat due to caffeine. Some substances in chicory can offset the effects of caffeine by helping the central nervous system. The root is also sautéed and eaten as a vegetable. The leaves of the plant are used in salads. The flowers on the plant may be either pickled or candied.

Chicory has been used by doctors since the first century A.D. The Egyptians used chicory to hel

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Chicory increases the flow of bile, and it helps to remove mucus and gallstones.

A test by the University of California at Irvine showed that a chemical in chicory may stop the development of HIV. These substances also arouse the appetite. People have been using herbs for centuries as remedies. The Romans used chicory because of their belief that it kept the blood pure. Children under the age of two should not take chicory it may be hazardous.

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