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If you’re a coffee enthusiast, you’re probably familiar with chicory. It’s often added to coffee mixtures in order to add flavor and it actually somewhat counteracts the effect of caffeine. But chicory is a good addition to your regimen for even more reasons than its ability to produce a nice cup of coffee.
Chicory is a plant that grows throughout North America and Europe. It’s attractive and actually makes a good plant for landscaping. It’s also a culinary treat when added to salads and other recipes.
There are several herbal remedies that chicory can provide. For example, it’s a tonic that when used regularly can improve overall health. If you’re having problems with your digestive tract, using chicory daily can help to relive them. For this purpose you’ll want to use hickory as a tea or a juice.
When it comes to gallbladder disease or gallstones, you’ll find that chicory is a great remedy. Many people have gallbladder problems when they suddenly change their diet. Removing too much fat from your diet at once can cause the production of gallstones. These are very painful. Chicory can be used as a tea or juice to help loosen these gallstones so that you can possibly avoid having to have surgery.
The gallbladder function is closely related to the way that the liver functions. When the liver isn’t doing its job well, you can turn a yellow color. This is called jaundice. Chicory is also a remedy for jaundice and can help the liver to begin doing its job properly again. In addition to helping your liver, chicory can also be good for treating problems with the spleen.
In addition, chicory can relieve constipation. This is a natural way to relieve your bowels without having painful gas or cramping. It also increases your urine output and can help to relieve bloating. Chicory is also a good remedy for inflammations of the skin.
If you’ve never tried chicory except as part of your coffee, you’ll want to get some and see how well it can work for you. Chicory is a good all-purpose herb that can help your digestive system and liver work well.
You can use decoction of chicory or you can make a juice. The juice is made from mixing a tablespoon of chicory with water or milk. To make a decoction, you’ll want to use 1 teaspoon of chicory for every ½ cup of water.