Description: : Diuretic, laxative, cholagogue, mild hepatic. Excites peristalsis without affecting the functions of the stomach. Used in liver congestion, jaundice, rheumatic and gouty joints.
English Name: : Chicory, Indian Endive
Active Ingredient: : The herb contains inulin (up to 58% in the root); sesquiterpene lactones (including lactucin and lactucopicrin); coumarins (chicoriin, esculetin, esculin, umbelliferone and scopoletin); the root includes a series of glucofructosans. Raw chicory root conta