Chicory Root (Raw) (C/S) (OG) (CHICORIUM INTYBUS)

Description:
Chicory is a bushy perennial herbaceous plant from the Compositae (Asteraceae) family. It has bright blue flowers and a deep, fleshy tap root like the Dandelion. The raw dried root is the primary part of the plant used.

Origin:
Croatia

Other Names:
Blue Sailors, Coffeeweed, Succory, Wild Chicory, Wild Succory

Part Used:
Raw Root

Culinary Uses:
To make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of Chicory Root, cover and steep 3-5 minutes.

Medicinal Uses:
Chicory is often recommended for jaundice and or spleen problems. Chicory has been used to treat loss of appetite, liver and gallbladder problems, and intestinal worms, and as a treatment for gallstones, cuts and bruises. It is a mild laxative. Chicory is helpful for diabetics, since it contains inulin, a natural starch. It also promotes bile secretions and aids in the elimination of mucus and gallstones.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Removing obstacles, lnvisibility, favors, and frigidity.
Planet Rulership: Sun
Element Rulership: Air
Gender: Masculine
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