Chicory

stimulates appetite and improves digestion
leaves used for culinary and medical purposes
as veg.very easy to prepare
dried root is healthy coffee - substitute
pair with contradicting food not bitter
fresh-dry use before meals
the components help stimulate appetite of kids/ adults
strengthens digestive system
lactucopicrin, responsible for bitter taste of chicory leaves
cholagogue effect, facilitates emptying
clears liver and improves functions
rec. for suffering from gallbladder and liver disorders slow digestion
mild laxative action treats chronic constipation
mild diuretic effect helps prevent water retention
dried chicory root used as coffee sub
advantage its digestive infusion w/o stimulants
if suffering gallstones,consult doctor before
all parts of plant taste bitter