Chicory is a plant that is used in the diet in two forms: the Chicory drink, as well as syrups and freeze-dried granules for instant chicory, produced from dried and roasted roots of chicory, or blue dandelion; The above-ground part of chicory is used for raw consumption. Chicory is rich in vitamins and beneficial elements, and is deservedly popular among people seeking a healthy lifestyle. However, thanks rich composition The extract of this plant also has contraindications for the use of chicory. What are the benefits of “blue dandelion” and who can it harm?

What does chicory look like?

Chicory, from which the root part is used, belongs to the originally weed type of plant, although in the last century it has been actively cultivated for use in Food Industry. Originally from the Mediterranean, chicory perfectly adapts to the excessive humidity of the middle zone without losing its healing properties. The most favorite places to grow are meadows, fields, roadsides and forest edges.

The height of the plant can reach one and a half meters, the stem is long, straight, rigid, with branches and abundant receptacles. Chicory leaves are small, oblong, pointed or rounded at the end, vaguely reminiscent of dandelion leaves. The plant belongs to the Asteraceae family, and chicory flowers are distinguished by an abundance of blue, blue, pink or purple, depending on the composition of the soil and climatic conditions of the petals, located around the circumference.
The root, the most valuable commercial part of chicory, has a rod shape and can reach a considerable length.

What does chicory contain?

Plant root in pure form– supplier of carbohydrates and protein. However, its main value is not food at all. In its raw form, the root contains up to 11%, and in its dried form, up to 40% of inulin polysaccharide, which is used in the food industry as a natural sweetener and is an effective probiotic. Its natural sweetness makes it possible to include chicory in the diet of people with diabetes, as well as regulate the function of the pancreas and normalize the functioning digestive system. Below are the vitamins and beneficial elements also contained in the root of the plant.

In addition to inulin and trace elements, chicory root is rich in tannins, resins, phenols, organic acids, coumarins and pectin.

Beneficial properties of chicory for various diseases of the body

The properties of chicory products in any processing option are largely determined by compliance with the technology in the production of granules for drinks, extracts for syrups, etc. When following approved procedures and in the absence of additional impurities or distortion of the methodology, chicory has a beneficial effect on the human body in a fairly wide range:

• the immune system is strengthened due to the positive effect of inulin on the intestinal microflora;
• phenols have antioxidant activity, binding and removing some free radicals from cells. Antioxidants (phenolic resins) thus help reduce the likelihood of developing certain cancers;
• phenols also affect cardiac activity, having antiarrhythmic properties. Inulin and other components help reduce the concentration of low molecular density cholesterol and “bad” triglycerides, which serves as prevention hypertension, atresia, atherosclerosis;
• analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects are aimed at muscle and joint tissues, which helps prevent the development or reduce the severity of myositis and arthritis;
• comprehensive fight against excess body weight: inulin and oligofructose not only help replace excess high-calorie sweets with chicory, but also participate in the regulation of the production of the hormone ghrelin, which is responsible for the feeling of hunger;
• for cholelithiasis, chicory helps due to its choleretic effect, which eliminates bile stagnation and dissolves small stones;
• inulin is a substance that helps lower blood sugar levels, which is important for people suffering from type 2 diabetes;
• the decongestant effect is provided due to the diuretic properties of the plant;
• soft laxative effect helps with constipation and intestinal dysfunction;
• the presence of tannins in the composition provides an antiseptic effect in the oral cavity;
• chicory has a double effect on the nervous system depending on the time of administration: stimulating, invigorating in the morning and mild sedative when taken at night.

Chicory for skin and hair

Vitamins and minerals that enter the body through the consumption of drinks, syrups and extracts, as well as the use of skin creams, masks and balms containing chicory, help restore collagen fibers, improve the condition of the skin, improve hair structure and promote hair growth.
It is possible not only to use industrially produced solutions and compositions, but also to make infusions from parts of the plant yourself.

Preparation of infusion: pour 30 grams of dry root and leaves of the plant with boiling water (800 ml), and keep on low heat for half an hour, then infuse in a sealed container or thermos for 6-8 hours. Strain the resulting infusion and use for external use.

Chicory: contraindications for use

The same components that provide beneficial effects can also cause harm in some diseases and physiological conditions body.
Chicory is contraindicated for:

• • pregnancy due to increased likelihood the occurrence of allergies in a pregnant woman;
  • lactation, since the substances contained in the plant penetrate into breast milk and may cause undesirable consequences in a sensitive child;
  • allergies to cross allergens: pollen of ragweed, marigolds, daisies;
  • cholelithiasis not in the initial stage, characterized by the presence of large stones: the composition of drinks and syrups with chicory is characterized by a choleretic effect, which can affect the displacement of stones and blockage of the bile ducts;
  • gastritis and gastric ulcer, dysplastic changes in the gastric mucosa due to irritating effects on the damaged surface;
  • for hemorrhoids and some other diseases vascular system;
  • with severe diseases and dysfunctions of the nervous system due to stimulating effects;
  • V childhood from birth to 3 years.

Features of self-harvesting plant parts

Soluble chicory, proposed for the manufacture of a coffee substitute drink, is often made from overcooked raw materials, during the processing of which many of the beneficial properties of the plant are lost due to exposure high temperatures. For self-harvesting, you can choose both the above-ground part of the plants and the roots. Both options have their own collection times and features.

The ground part is collected during abundant flowering, in dry weather: choose places away from highways, high-voltage transmission lines, industrial production. The upper parts of the plant, about 30 cm, are harvested, without hard stems, old leaves with discoloration.

After harvesting, the raw materials are dried in a warm, ventilated room and stored in linen or paper containers, cardboard boxes, etc. To dig up the roots, plants with dead above-ground parts are selected, and the harvesting is done in early spring or late autumn, preferably after precipitation. Carefully digging, remove the rhizome, cut off the above-ground part. After washing, the root is dried in the shade or in the oven at a temperature not exceeding 40°C until brittle. Before drying, pre-cut into small pieces.

How much chicory can you consume?

Chicory is not classified as a toxic plant unless there are contraindications; taking soluble chicory and adding syrups and extracts to drinks and dishes is not regulated by rules and regulations. However, the rich composition active substances, contained in properly processed chicory, with increased consumption can lead to hypervitaminosis, irritation of the gastric mucosa, and allergies.

The average consumption rate is 3-4 glasses of drink per day, mainly after meals. It is recommended to mix chicory juice with vegetable juices, adding fats (cream, butter, etc.).

Few people know that the frequently encountered beautiful, small wild flower Cichórium, sky blue in color, barely breaking through the dense soil of roadsides, is related to tasty and healthy drink chicory.

The history of this plant is interesting and overgrown with legends. "Cichórium" is an Egyptian word that has been adopted and used to define it in all European countries. Solved it healing properties Compositae plant 5000 years ago. The inhabitants of Egypt purposefully grew it for healing. IN ancient Rome and Greece, chicory was added to salads in the form of greens. The poets Publius Virgil, Quintus Horace, Publius Ovid, and the encyclopedist Pliny mentioned chicory in their writings. The Roman physician-surgeon Claudius Galen defined it as “a friend of the liver.”

Despite the bitter taste, the herb has found its use in all countries of the world. Previously, in Northern Europe, entire fields were sown to feed livestock, and the Belgians still happily use young shoots for food.

The French were forced to try the taste of a coffee substitute when they found themselves under blockade in 1808. The lack of a familiar drink forced them to look for a replacement. After the situation improved, the habit of adding chicory to coffee became firmly established. And Louisiana and New Orleans made this drink traditional for themselves. Despite the variety of coffee varieties, this is their taste preference, fixed over centuries.

In Russia, the “golden root” began to gain popularity in the 19th century. It was grown for making a drink and as an additive to coffee. It was a successful investment that brought profit, since there was demand for it all year round.

Collection and storage of chicory

The growing area is quite wide, since by its nature this plant is not whimsical and does not require fertile soils. His favorite habitats are rocky, sandy slopes and hills, steppe zones and ravines. Large areas can be found in the European part of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Caucasus, and Crimea.

Chicory harvesting occurs at autumn period. This is the time when flowering has ended, the leaves and flowers have fallen off. Carefully dig up the root, thoroughly clean it of unusable parts and small roots, wash it and dry it spread out under sun rays within 5 days. Roots dried according to all the rules can be stored in paper bags for up to three years.

To understand the benefits and harms of chicory, the composition of the plant was carefully studied, which included:

1. Essential oil.
2. Thiamine - takes care of the nervous system and maintains heart function at the proper level.
3. Inulin is a fructose polymer that takes part in metabolic processes in the body. Part of the undigested substance takes with it and naturally removes cholesterol and toxins, and the part that has undergone transformation and entered the blood cleanses the body of toxins inside. It can be called healthy fiber.
4. Carotene is a strong antioxidant. Takes care of skin elasticity and youth. An excellent immunomodulator.
5. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) - beneficial for reproductive organs, important for functioning thyroid gland, and also maintains healthy hair, skin, and nails.
6. Glycoside intibin is widely used in pharmaceuticals. Able to dilate blood vessels, eliminates tachycardia, reduces the amount bad cholesterol. Smoothes cardiovascular disorders.
7. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - supports the functioning of the immune system, good antioxidant, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, normalizes muscle tone.
8. Beauty vitamins of groups A, E, PP ( a nicotinic acid).
9. Tannins - help work digestive tract, remove radionuclides, toxins and salts from the body heavy metals. Helps absorption into the intestinal wall useful substances.
10. Bitter and resinous substances.
11. Pectin - gives a feeling of fullness.
12. Choline - unique in its kind natural medicine nootropic action. Regulates brain metabolism. Improves cerebral blood flow.
13. Microelements. Potassium, iron, manganese, sodium, phosphorus.
14. Fats, proteins, salts.
15. Intibin - used in traditional medicine as a sedative that balances the nervous system. Fights tachycardia and is a vasodilator.

• It is characterized by astringent properties due to the presence of tannins and bitterness in the composition.
• Reduced blood sugar. Controls and normalizes its level.
• Sedative effect. Contains many components that are invaluable for the functioning of the nervous system.
• Immunomodulatory, thanks to the rich composition of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants.
• Wound healing.
• Choleretic. An excellent liver function stimulant. Removes toxins from it.
• Diuretic.
• Gives a good boost to the digestive system.
• A good antiseptic. May relieve inflammation.
• Stimulates bone growth.
• Promotes calcium absorption.
• At colds can serve as an antipyretic and diaphoretic.
• Intensively expels toxins, radionuclides and heavy metal salts from the body.
• Normalizes heart function and heart rhythm.
• Improves the resistance of the bronchial tree and ureters.

List of diseases that chicory can treat:

• Hypertension is an increase in blood pressure.
• Neurosis.
• Insomnia
• Hyperacid gastritis. Chronic inflammation stomach. Increased acidity.
• Kidney disease (nephritis).
• Anemia (anemia).
• Lack of vitamins leading to loosening of the gums (scurvy).
• Inflammation small intestine(enteritis).
• Disturbance of microflora in the intestines (dysbacteriosis)
• Chronic constipation.
• Weakness, loss of strength.
• Increased sweating.
• Inflammatory process in bladder(cystitis).
• Education in gallbladder and ducts of stones.
• Used for spleen disease.
• Chronic liver disease of a destructive nature - cirrhosis.
• Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
• Inflammation of the joints (arthritis).
• Inflammatory process in the colon (colitis).
• Inflammation of the gallbladder wall (cholecystitis).

The above diseases can be treated using a variety of dosage forms(decoctions, drinks, tinctures).

It is also effective to use chicory externally (lotions, rubs, poultices, baths, dressings):

• Purulent wounds, ulcers.
• Itching, blistering rashes (eczema).
• Painful purulent inflammation (boils).
• Food allergies in children (diathesis).
• Inflammation of the lymph nodes.

A wide spectrum of action will not leave any system of the body unattended. Supports and strengthens the heart, liver, kidneys, blood.

A valuable factor is the ability to use this healing root people suffering from diabetes. The polysaccharide is a complete, natural substitute for sugar.

Chicory is useful and necessary for pregnant women. It is rich in vitamins and microelements. Takes care of the preservation of calcium in the body. Perfectly tones and removes excess fluid. Helps cope with nausea and heartburn. An excellent antioxidant.

Beauty and health of hair and skin

Nerves, stress, and a polluted atmosphere leave an imprint of fatigue on the skin and make the hair look unhealthy. In cosmetology, shampoos, conditioners, and masks often include extracts from the roots. In case of increased hair loss, seborrhea, decoctions from the collection are used at home to rinse the hair and relieve inflammation of the skin.

Chicory juice can be added to creams and face masks - this will speed up the healing process of pustular rashes and acne.

The calorie content of chicory per 100 g is 21 kcal. To get rid of extra pounds, you must adhere to certain rules:

• Take on an empty stomach, without additives such as milk or sugar.
• Take 2-3 times during the day.
• End the day with a cup of chicory.
• Reduce consumption of excessively high-calorie foods.

Inulin is a prebiotic. Its benefits have been tested and confirmed by microbiologists. Long-term use completely safe. For people who want to reduce their clothing size by a couple of sizes, it is a good helper, as it creates a favorable environment for intestinal microflora, and also regulates lipid metabolism. An important point The ability to regulate appetite and create a feeling of fullness is considered. Regulates carbohydrate metabolism.

• Neuroses.
• Bronchitis.
• Gastritis.
• Bronchial asthma.
• Haemorrhoids.
• Individual non-perception.
• Children under 3 years old.
• Vitamin C is an allergen. Allergy sufferers are at risk.
• Varicose veins

Note to the housewife: recipes for all occasions

1. We make tea. The chicory root is washed and dried. They fry. Grind into dust. 1 teaspoon of powder is poured into a glass of boiling water and cooked for another 5 minutes. Let it brew a little and you can enjoy the tea with the addition of milk and honey to taste.
2. Chicory juice. Squeezed out fresh leaves plants. Mix with milk and consume 15 ml three times a day for a month and a half.
3. Collection recommended for stones in the gall bladder and ducts. Dandelion and chicory roots are taken in equal proportions. They are accompanied by a mint leaf, agrimony, and trifoli (all components are 50 g each). From total number take 2 tbsp. spoons of the collection, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave for several hours. Distribute the intake over two days.
4. External decoction. Dilute 20 g of dry collection of grass and roots with 2 cups of boiling water. Leave for 10 minutes. Use for instillation of eyes affected by conjunctivitis, and poultices for removing pain in the joints.
5. Tincture for treating wound surfaces. Pour 10g of roots with alcohol (40 ml). They insist for a week dark place. Used to wipe the surface of the skin.
6. Anti-cellulite therapy. Chopped root 2 tbsp. spoons are mixed with 1 cup of boiling water. Brew for about an hour in a thermos. The contents are poured into the bath and immersed for 25 minutes. Repeat every other day for 21 days.
7. Decoction for intensive hair growth. The grass and roots are poured with boiling water. For 30 g add 4 cups. Cook for 30 minutes. Leave for 6 hours. Strain through cheesecloth. The finished medicine is rubbed into the hair roots. Let it soak in for 10 minutes and rinse off under running water.

Video: benefits and harms of chicory

They decide to give up coffee and look for a replacement. Chicory is often such a substitute. Let's figure out what benefits and harms of chicory. This information will help you get the most benefit from chicory and avoid possible harm for good health.

BENEFITS and HARMS OF CHICORY

The benefits of chicory.

1. The benefits of chicory as a coffee substitute.

The mere fact that chicory helps you give up coffee already makes it useful.

Chicory(more precisely, a drink made from chicory roots) tastes like coffee. I drink it without milk and sugar, but many people prefer to drink the chicory drink the same way they are used to drinking coffee - with milk and sugar. Milk does not make this drink healthier (read more about the benefits and harms of milk). However, you can replace regular milk soy, nut, coconut, rice... there are many possibilities. And sugar can be replaced with stevia, a natural sweetener (synthetic sweeteners can cause considerable harm to health).

In addition to its taste, chicory is reminiscent of coffee in that it gives energy and improves mood. Only chicory does this without harm to health! But about these useful properties oh chicory - below...

2. The benefits of chicory for the nervous system.

Vitamins of group B (B1, B2, B3), which are part of chicory, have a beneficial effect on the nervous system. They improve your mood, give you strength, charge you with energy and vigor. Moreover, unlike coffee, chicory has a calming effect on the nervous system, not a stimulating one.

3. The benefits of chicory for weight loss.

Chicory contains inulin, which lowers blood sugar levels. If you cannot deny yourself sweets, pastries and other sweets, drink a drink made from chicory. Inulin will help neutralize the harm from these products.

4. The benefits of chicory for diabetes.

As mentioned above, inulin contained in chicory regulates blood sugar levels, which alleviates the condition of patients with diabetes. Chicory can also be used as additional remedy in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

5. Benefits of chicory for skin.

Chicory contains such important minerals for the skin as calcium, potassium and magnesium, as well as vitamins A, E, B1, B2, B3, C, PP. These Vitamins and Minerals Speed ​​Up Recovery collagen fibers and tone the skin.

You can not only drink a drink made from chicory, but also use chicory tinctures for external use! Thanks to the same vitamins and minerals, as well as the bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties of this plant, chicory accelerates wound healing, helps with eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and others skin diseases. However, for psoriasis, I would recommend doing colon cleansing, ideally undergoing several sessions of colon hydrotherapy.

6. Benefits of chicory for hair.

Chicory is also good for hair (for the same reason as for skin). Both a chicory drink and an infusion of chicory root, used as a rinse after washing hair, improves the structure and promotes hair growth.

7. The benefits of chicory for intestinal microflora.

And again let's remember the main useful component chicory - inulin. Inulin is especially beneficial for intestinal microflora. Bifidobacteria, which are important for our health, living in the gastrointestinal tract and feeding on fiber, take inulin very well, which is special kind fiber. Thus, chicory helps prevent dysbiosis and related problems, such as constipation.

8. Benefits of chicory for immunity.

Improving immunity with regular consumption of chicory is associated not only with vitamins, but, above all, with the same inulin. Inulin in chicory improves metabolism, helps cleanse the body of toxins and, as a result, improves the absorption of vitamins and minerals. In addition, chicory contains chicoric acid, which directly improves immunity.

Strengthening the immune system will help not only in the fight against colds and viral infections, but also in the prevention of more serious diseases.

9. Benefits of chicory for the cardiovascular system.

A drink made from chicory root, as a caffeine-free coffee substitute, is beneficial for the cardiovascular system. Chicory is rich in potassium, which is essential for heart health, and magnesium helps fight tachycardia and other heart diseases. Chicory also helps to dilate blood vessels, increase the amplitude and normalize the rhythm of heart contractions. In addition, as we have already said, chicory helps reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood. This complex effect makes chicory extremely useful for diseases such as hypertension, tachycardia, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, etc.

10. The benefits of chicory for anemia.

Chicory contains large amounts of iron. In addition, iron from chicory is perfectly absorbed by the body. Therefore, chicory is recommended for the prevention and treatment of anemia. But, it should be borne in mind that if you add milk to a chicory drink, the absorption of iron will be significantly reduced. That's why, cow's milk It is better to replace it with some kind of plant equivalent - nut, rice, soy, coconut. Such milk can not only be purchased in a store, but can also be easily made by yourself (for example, look

Our distant ancestors did not drink handfuls of medicine in the form of tablets and powders. It was enough for them to visit a forest or clearing in order to find high-quality and effective, natural healing agent, which saved from many ailments.

The beneficial properties of Petrov batog or chicory have been known to traditional healers since ancient times. In our modern world of total chemistry and unnatural products, it’s time to again turn your attention to this wonderful plant.

Find out the benefits of chicory and the drink made from it, what diseases this plant can cure and who can use it. What medicinal properties this one has roadside grass and what diseases it helps to cure.

Wonderful plant - Tatar color

Chicory occupied a rather significant and honorable place in the lives of our ancestors. According to ancient beliefs, the Apostle Peter himself used the twigs of this plant to drive his flock of sheep, which is why one of the names of chicory is Petrov batog. According to another version, the same saint, the Apostle Peter, gave chicory to people as a guardian of the fields and wheat harvest.

When pests appeared on thin spikes of wheat that had not yet matured, it was Peter who tore off the stems of this plant and shook off the insects from the golden ears. The fact that this plant was well known even to our distant ancestors is evidenced by its multiple names:

• Tatar color;
• roadside grass;
• blue flower;
• Shcherbak;
• bitterweed;
• king-root;
• Petrov batog.

Many, passing by chicory, do not pay attention to it, do not attach much importance to the plant, considering it a weed. However, for our ancestors, Petrov batog served as a talisman: on the way from evil eye, damage and bad people.

He was tied to a cart or staff during long journey or travel. Our ancestors believed that daily use Chicory flowers help turn a person into invisibility. Mothers put chicory in brides' dowries and hoped that it could prolong youth and give beauty to the girls.

IN Ancient Egypt The juice of the plant was used as an antidote for the bites of deadly insects and scorpions. Even in the medical treatises of Avicena, the ancient healer of the East, recommendations are mentioned and given various recipes, on the use and preparation of chicory root for various ailments.

The benefits and harms of chicory roots directly depend on how correctly you will use this natural raw material, whether you will be able to prepare it correctly and use the wonderful gift of Mother Nature with proper understanding and gratitude.

Let's take a closer look at the properties and various ways to use this wonderful plant so that it brings only benefits to your health.

The habitual habitat of king root growth is along roads, in open fields and forest edges. The homeland where this miracle plant came to us is the Mediterranean. Over time, the plant moved to North Africa, South and North America, Eurasia, and Australia.

Botanists classify chicory as belonging to the Asteraceae order; it reaches a height of up to 75 cm and has a dense, erect, rough stem. The inflorescences are bright blue, flowering begins in early summer and continues until autumn. Seeds are formed only in the second year of life of a young plant.

It is noteworthy that the number of seeds in one plant can reach up to 30 thousand! Only two types of plants have been isolated for cultivation. They are grown on an industrial scale for the production of medicines and the food industry. More than four more species remain wild.

Chicory is not picky about the quality of the soil, but a large amount of sun is important for it. It can reproduce either simply by seeds or by dividing the root system. For his better growth it is necessary to add fertilizers to the soil. Petrov batog is resistant to drought and other weather disturbances.

For cooking medical supplies Traditionally, two types are used:

• salad;
• ordinary.

The root, of course, is more popular, since a healthy coffee drink is prepared from the chicory root, but the above-ground part of the plant is no less useful and in demand. The root is harvested in early spring, when the first leaves barely appear, or in late autumn, mainly after rain.

This is due to the fact that it is during this period that the most useful substances accumulate in the roots. The roots are dried outdoors under the sun or in a special dryer.

The upper parts of the plant are harvested during flowering, while completely cutting off the stem at a height of up to 40 cm. The plant materials are dried and stored in ventilated areas.

All its beneficial properties, and positive influence on human health are manifested thanks to the unique chemical composition that nature itself endowed the miracle root with:

• proteins;
• levulosis (10-20%);
• tannins;
• fructose(10%);
• inulin(20 -60%)
• choline;
• microelements;
• ascorbic acid;
• organic acids;
• essential oils;
• resins;
• vitamins;
• lactucin and lactucopicrin;
• B vitamins;
• pentosans;
• triterpenes;
• coumarin glycoside chicorein, which is found in cells.

Inulin, which is found in chicory in such quantities, namely up to 60 percent of the dry matter, is extremely useful for people suffering from diabetes.

The vitamin composition of this plant is simply unique:

1. The leaves contain vitamin B4 or choline, which is essential for normal operation liver, kidneys, brain.
2. Carotene and ascorbic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, folic acid: all these substances help strengthen the immune system and restore nerve cells.
3. People with neuropathies of various origins, you should pay special attention to this plant.
4. Microelements, which are mandatory for the functioning of any body system, are also the basis chemical composition chicory: potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, manganese.
5. Water-soluble coarse fiber removes metabolic products from the body, preventing them from poisoning cells. It promotes detoxification and improvement general condition body.
6. Chicory helps the intestines work better, thanks to irritant effect fiber and promotes the growth of beneficial bifidobacteria, normalizes cholesterol metabolism, preventing it from accumulating and depositing on blood vessels.

The medicinal properties of chicory are widely used in folk medicine, at various diseases, How additional methods, both as part of treatment and as preventive measures.

Medicinal properties of king root

Let's talk about the benefits of chicory for human health, this wonderful plant has a positive effect on almost all systems and organs.

Even despite its rich beneficial properties, this plant can cause harm to the body, like any medicine it is not consumed without proper control, so it is important to know in what cases the use of chicory is contraindicated:

1. Taking the infusion is contraindicated during exacerbations of ulcer diseases duodenum and stomach.
2. The infusion should not be taken simultaneously with antibiotics, as this can lead to impaired absorption of the drugs.
3. Excessive consumption of chicory may cause strong appetite, and this will lead to obesity.
4. Drinks and dishes containing chicory should not be consumed by children under three years of age, since their nervous system is not yet fully developed.
5. You should avoid taking it if you are allergic to ascorbic acid.
6. Excessive use chicory can cause hypervitaminosis of vitamin C.
7. Petrov batog dilates blood vessels, and this beneficial property can cause harm in case of hemorrhoids and varicose veins.
8. For bronchitis and bronchial asthma, chicory drinks can, in some cases, cause an exacerbation of these diseases.
9. Chicory is contraindicated for certain types of gastritis and can cause harm.
10. It has a diuretic effect, and if a person has low blood pressure, then in this case it will drop even more.
11. Long-term consumption of chicory drink in large quantities can cause insomnia, arthritis, gout, exacerbation of gallbladder diseases, digestive disorders and the formation of kidney stones, since the plant contains oxalates.

Uses of chicory in folk medicine

Here is a partial list of diseases and conditions for which traditional healers It is recommended to use Petrov batog, its use will help with:

Chicory for digestive diseases

Long-term observations have shown that chicory is extremely beneficial for the liver and other organs of the digestive tract.

Gallbladder treatment

Take 15 grams of finely chopped chicory root and fill it with three glasses of water. Bring the solution to a boil over low heat and keep it there for at least 13 minutes.

Drink the cooled decoction for gallbladder diseases without the formation of stones. Drink three times a day, one third of a glass.

Treatment of liver inflammation

The crushed root and herb are poured with water and boiled for approximately 12 minutes, then left for about an hour. For improvement therapeutic effect add honey and Apple vinegar, but no more than three spoons. Take 125 ml. with liver inflammation.

Infusion for liver cirrhosis

A good old recipe for the treatment of liver cirrhosis, which was used by our grandmothers. Take equal parts of chicory leaves, plantain root, corn silk, chamomile, rose hips, immortelle flowers, St. John's wort herb.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Pour approximately 40 grams of the composition into a 500 ml saucepan. boiling water, cover, wrap and leave for 12 hours. Drink 30 minutes before meals, every three hours.

For diseases of the pancreas it is useful to drink every day instant drink chicory.

Treatment of diarrhea

For diarrhea associated with a functional disorder, a simple recipe helps well: 20 grams of chicory powder pour into 300 ml. boiling water and take twenty minutes before meals. In addition, it helps increase appetite.

Chicory for skin diseases

Chicory will be an invaluable remedy for skin diseases. The most dangerous and painful pathologies are distinguished: boils, carbuncles, hidradenitis, diathesis in young children, eczema and neurodermatitis.

We make a complex multi-component infusion:

• 25 grams each of chicory and lungwort roots;
• 50 grams each of thyme, burnet roots, gravilate roots;
• 15 grams each of sage and calendula leaves, oak and rose hips.

All ingredients must be dried and crushed. Mix everything and brew in one liter boiled water. Pour the broth into the bath.

It takes about 20 minutes to take such a bath. Of course, it is necessary to take into account the presence of allergies and any contraindications.

Bath for skin diseases

Pour five tablespoons of finely chopped chicory leaves and stems with water, brought to a boil and leave on fire for 10 minutes.

This remedy perfectly helps children get rid of itching during diathesis. You can simply wash the child and dry him soft cloth, or you can pour a glass of this solution into the bath and take a full bath.

Treatment of eczema

Take an equal amount of chicory root, wheatgrass, white mistletoe, black poplar buds, blue cyanosis roots, mother grass, rose hips, mint leaves, plantain, etc. You should get a total of 250 grams of this mixture, pour 4 liters of boiling water over the composition and leave for seven hours. Pour the resulting infusion into the bath. Water treatments Take according to general rules, no more than half an hour. To obtain an effect, the course must be at least 10 procedures. This recipe relieves eczema and neurodermatitis.

Chicory for heart and vascular diseases

When heart disease occurs, it usually does not have enough strength to fully expel blood from the cavities, which leads to overfilling of the chambers and a decrease in blood supply to other organs.

Chronic heart disease occurs for many reasons, and increased cholesterol levels are one of them.

Improved heart function

Simple and very effective recipe, if taken regularly, will help cope with arrhythmia.

Mix one tablespoon of chicory root powder. You can take ready-made chicory powder from the store. Add the same amount of dried calendula flowers. Pour 100 grams of vodka into the resulting mixture. Place in a cool, dark place and leave for 25 days.

It is important to shake the solution once a day. At the end of the period, strain. Take 30 drops on a piece of sugar, under the tongue after meals.

Decoction for edema in heart failure

Here is another good recipe for relieving swelling in heart failure. Brew 30 grams of chicory with a small amount of boiling water and leave for 45 minutes. Take two tablespoons three times a day.

Treatment of tachycardia

With tachycardia or increased number heartbeats. Take thyme and chicory herbs and brew a spoonful of the mixture with half a liter of boiling water. Wrap the pan with the broth well and let stand for 35 minutes. Divide the resulting mixture four times and drink throughout the day.

Chicory infusion for blood pressure

Hypertonicity of arterial vessels with an increase in pressure at which irreversible changes The following decoction is used in the blood vessels and heart. Pour 800 ml. cold water a tablespoon of chopped Petrov's batog root, bring to a boil over very low heat and boil for five minutes. Then cover under a blanket and leave for 4 hours. You need to drink about a glass of infusion, add honey and lemon for taste.

Benefits for the thyroid gland

Petrov batog for diabetes mellitus

The beneficial properties of chicory are irreplaceable for diabetes mellitus, the plant has active anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This stabilizes membrane structures and relieves inflammation, thereby reducing blood glucose levels. Folk recipes based on chicory can reduce the risk of developing complications of diabetes.

• Recipe for diabetes No. 1

Pour 20 grams of a mixture of Tatar flowers and roots into more than 300 ml. boiling water and keep in a water bath for 35 minutes. Take half an hour before meals, a quarter glass at a time.

• Recipe for diabetes No. 2

Take a heaped teaspoon of chicory roots, which must first be chopped, pour boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Or, as an option, you can use the flowers of the plant, infused with 300 ml of boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Drink 50 ml infusion. during the day.

• Recipe for diabetes No. 3

For effective reduction blood sugar level - take one tablespoon each: chicory root and bean leaf, bitter wormwood and mantle, pour everything into 600 ml. water. Place the solution on low heat and cook for about 10 minutes. Drink 40 ml, preferably before meals.

Traditional medicine recipes

Benefits for weight loss

The benefits of chicory for weight loss will be appreciated by every person who wants to lose extra pounds. The miracle root is perfect for these purposes, thanks to its natural composition. And again, inulin, which has been mentioned more than once, will help you.

This special substance helps the body break down fats into simple components. Regular use chicory removes extra pounds. In addition to this, the body is cleansed of toxins and excess liquid, improving metabolism and the functioning of many organs, this also helps normalize weight and achieve a beautiful, slender figure.

Tatar color for weight loss

For a faster effect, use the following recipe:

1. Grind dry chicory roots.
2. Take one teaspoon of crushed raw materials and pour half a liter of water into this substance.
3. Boil over low heat for about 10 minutes.
4. Strain the resulting broth and cool.
5. Take 100 milliliters a quarter of an hour before meals, three times a day.

The cleansing course lasts one week.

Of course, in addition to eating chicory, those who want to lose weight will have to change their eating habits and limit themselves to eating unhealthy foods. Fatty, high-calorie foods should be completely excluded, and vegetables and fruits should make up the bulk of the diet.

Follow the water-salt regime and drink plenty of clean water and other liquid. Play some kind of sport every day and be active and positive. And then positive result it will certainly be.

Soluble chicory - benefits of the drink and contraindications

In any grocery store you can buy Tatar-colored powder: soluble chicory, which many call a coffee substitute. Let's look in more detail at how the chicory drink is useful, and who can drink it, are there any contraindications?

This drink has a calming, positive effect on the nervous system and at the same time tones the body. Therefore, it can be drunk by people who want to get a boost of vivacity and energy for the whole day in the morning, and by people who suffer from insomnia (at night).

As mentioned above, you can buy ready-made natural powder in the store, or you can cook it at home with your own hands. To do this, chicory roots need to be washed, peeled, dried and ground in a coffee grinder. The resulting powder will need to be lightly fried; it will look similar to regular instant coffee.

What are the benefits of the miracle root drink?

The drink made from chicory has a specific taste with subtle notes of bread. It has a positive effect on everything internal organs in the human body, as it contains a lot necessary for a person vitamins and microelements.

Regular consumption of this drink will normalize liver function, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, spleen, heart. Since chicory does not contain a single gram of caffeine, it is possible and even beneficial to drink for people suffering from high blood pressure(hypertensive patients).

The drink from Petrov batog is taken as an antipyretic for colds. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, diuretic and astringent properties.

How much Petrov Batoga drink can you drink per day?

It's simple to explain - to replace 3 cups of coffee with a natural substitute, you only need 1-2 cups of soluble root powder.

Contraindications

In addition to its beneficial properties, the plant has some contraindications that you must be aware of!

Both dried and instant chicory are not recommended for use in the following cases:

• allergic reactions;
• individual intolerance;
• bronchial asthma;
• bronchitis with severe cough;
• gallstones;
• stomach and intestinal ulcers;
• varicose veins veins, vascular diseases;
• joint pain;
• sharp forms neurosis;
• haemorrhoids.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that when breastfeeding Chicory has obvious benefits, but it is harmful for children, so its use is not recommended for children under three years of age.

To make the prepared drink especially tasty, aromatic and invigorating, you need to learn the little secrets and rules for brewing it.

If you purchased ready-made chicory powder, which is usually sold in bagged packaging, then in this case you just need to pour boiling water over the bag.

If you have chopped root, then you need to first grind it in a coffee grinder, and only then start preparing the drink.

How to brew ground chicory:

1. Pour one teaspoon of the mixture into one glass of cold water.
2. Place everything on low heat and bring to a boil.
3. After the mixture boils, simmer for 2-3 minutes and then remove from the stove.
4. When the drink has cooled, you need to strain it and add a little honey, sugar, cream or milk to your taste.

How to prepare a drink from the whole root:

1. Finely chop the chicory roots and fry in a frying pan until dark.
2. Grind the fried roots in a coffee grinder, and then prepare the drink as described above.
3. Then liquid extract dilute with warm boiled water (a teaspoon per glass of water). You can also add this extract to regular tea in the same proportions - a teaspoon per glass of tea.
4. You can add honey or milk and cream to taste.

For women who are accustomed to drinking coffee, this good alternative refuse it at a crucial period in your life. Nutritionists have found that chicory drink can be drunk while breastfeeding.

But there is no consensus on exactly how much you can drink; doctors’ opinions on this matter may differ: some say that you can drink one small cup, others that more will not harm the baby and mother.

However, it is worth considering that Tatar flower is a medicinal plant, and therefore should not be abused. Nursing mothers are advised to introduce it into their diet with caution, starting with a couple of sips, and monitor the baby’s condition and reaction.

At the slightest negative sign: allergies or malaise, stop taking it immediately. It should be noted that for some mothers, the drink can reduce lactation, although, in general, chicory has a tonic effect and strengthens the immune system weakened during pregnancy.

Conclusion

Wise Mother Nature has decreed that the most healing herbs, which have enormous potential for the treatment of various diseases, in large quantities growing in our regions. Petrov batog is one of these plants.

There is practically no organ on which this plant does not have a positive effect. Now you know about the benefits of chicory for the human body, use this wonderful plant for your health and the health of your family.

Today, chicory is familiar to many, more often as an instant drink, a coffee substitute. It has a quite pleasant taste and can charge you with energy for the whole day. And about such a concept as chicory inulin, not many have heard, much less know about the benefits and harms of this substance for human health.

What are the benefits of chicory inulin?

IN general concept Inulin refers to a polymer of fructose that is found in many plants.

Namely, chicory inulin is extracted from tubers by extraction ( percentage inulin in tubers is 6%), as sugar is produced from sugar beets. The plant itself has a soft and delicate taste, which allows you to add an interesting flavor to many dishes.

• Medical workers Inulin is classified as a probiotic that has a positive effect on the formation of intestinal microflora.
• It helps remove radionuclides and heavy metal salts.
• Has a positive effect on skeletal system in general, due to better absorption calcium.
• Helps fight many infections, thereby strengthening the immune system of the human body.
• Is an excellent remedy for weight loss, as it reduces appetite and blood glucose.
• Positively affects the functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
• Improves skin and fights wrinkles.

To whom may chicory inulin be harmful?

There is no information that inulin, which is contained in chicory, can have a detrimental effect on the human body. The only thing that needs to be noted about the use of chicory inulin is allergic reactions. After all, the risk of individual intolerance to a particular substance is always present. Children, pregnant and lactating women should use inulin with caution.

You can buy chicory inulin (as well as natural chicory powder) with delivery from China in the AliExperss store.

Chicory and its healing properties.

Chicory helps fight inflammatory processes in the human body. It contains polyphenols, which remove all toxins and excess fat reserves.

How healthy is instant chicory?

• Has a positive effect on digestion;
• will help cope with fats that enter the body with food, so this instant drink is recommended to be consumed during a diet;
• is allowed for consumption by diabetics, because glycemic index he is at a low level.

And the delicate and soft taste of the drink made from the soluble powder of this plant will only encourage you to drink it again and again.

You can buy high-quality chicory in the Ozone online store at affordable prices.

Permissible daily intake of the product.

There are no specific limits to the use of this product, but you should still stick to three to five grams per day. It is also allowed to drink a drink made from soluble chicory with milk. Such a pleasant drinking duo will help cleanse the body of unnecessary substances, which will only have a positive effect on the slimness of your figure.

Conclusions about this plant in general.

It has been proven that liquid chicory extract, soluble powder, and chicory herb are equally beneficial. It's all about the content of inulin, which is an excellent representative of fiber that has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract as a whole.

Natural chicory tuber will be useful for diseases of the intestines and stomach. Crushed chicory root is often used in folk medicine to normalize the functioning of the stomach and treat gastritis. different stages. The only thing I would like to note before you start taking chicory not as a food additive, but as a medicine, is better.