Application : Plant—used in insomnia, convulsions, cramps, chest-complaints, inflammations, tumours, chronic skin diseases. Ash—in stomachache. Leaves— diuretic, astringent, antiseptic. Paste is applied to burns, contusions and wounds. Decoction is given in stran
Description: : Diuretic, laxative, cholagogue, mild hepatic. Excites peristalsis without affecting the functions of the stomach. Used in liver congestion, jaundice, rheumatic and gouty joints.
Uses: : In loss of appetite, dyspepsia.
Botanical Name: : Cichorium intybus
English Name: : Chicory, Indian Endive
Common Name: : Kasinikkeerai
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