What do you know about chicory and chicory sweat?

Chicory is a herbaceous and somewhat woody plant. It is a plant with many properties, whose roots and dried parts are used for medicinal purposes.

Due to its easy growth, this plant grows in most climates, but in moderate climates, it grows twice as much as usual. Chicory is used in different ways, but the most useful type of this plant is its famous sweat.

This plant also grows in some areas of Iran and is one of the plants that has a long history in traditional medicine for the treatment of liver diseases. You can eat the leaves of this plant raw in a salad and its roots after boiling with butter. This plant is used as fodder to feed livestock.

The chicory leaf, which is the most important part of the chicory plant, has many benefits. Chicory leaves have a slightly bitter taste and can be used along with edible vegetables. This plant has a moderate cold nature

In some cultures, chicory leaves are used like spinach. The root of this plant is crushed into powder and used as a substitute for coffee.

chicory sweat

This sweat is one of the common drinks in the summer season. This plant belongs to the group of cool spirits. It is better to mix chicory and chestnut in equal proportions and store in a cool place.

The nutritional value of this plant is high and it is full of different vitamins in one volume.

Vitamins in chicory sweat:

• Vitamin E
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin A

The nature of chicory sweat is cold and cool. Keep in mind that the bitterness of this sweat is directly related to its added benefits.

The amount and method of consumption of chicory sweat

The appropriate amount of chicory sweat for therapeutic use depends on several factors:

• the age of the user
• General body condition
• Several other factors

Currently, there is not enough scientific information to determine the appropriate amount of chicory consumption.

Storage conditions for chicory sweat

• Store chicory sweat in a container whose lid closes completely.
• Do not expose chicory sweat to sunlight.
• Store this sweat in a cool environment and avoid placing it in a hot and humid environment.
• Avoid freezing.
• Herbs have an expiration date. Never use them after the expiration date.

Methods of consumption

If you want to include chicory in your diet, drinking its root decoction is a good option. All parts of this plant, including its leaves, buds and roots, can be used raw in salads. The powder of this plant can replace coffee. The powder of this plant can replace coffee. The root of this plant has an earthy or woody taste, somewhat similar to coffee, and does not contain caffeine. If you are trying to eliminate or reduce caffeine consumption, this drink is a good option for you.

Properties

• Strengthen and improve digestive health
• Help to treat diabetes
• Help fight inflammatory arthritis
• Help to lose weight
• Improving the function of the skin’s defense barrier
• Stress reliever
• Strengthen liver health
• Help reduce the risk of cancer
• Excretion of parasites
• Relieve inflammation
• Strengthen bones
• Maintaining gut health
• Antibacterial and antifungal
• Treatment of anxiety and insomnia
• Strengthen the immune system
• Skin moisturizer
• Treatment of pimples and acne
• Fight constipation
• Blood sugar regulation
• Help control arthritis
• Improve brain health

Disadvantages of excessive consumption

• Do not use this medicinal plant during pregnancy.
• May cause allergies.
• It may lead to gallstones.

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