Chicory: Cichorium intybus
Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest / Tall Grass Prairie
Active Ingredient: Niacin
Chemical Structure:
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Uses:
Skin eruptions
fevers
Preparation: One pint of water mixed with root used as a diuretic laxative.
Links:
Foster, S. (2013). Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central America (Third ed., pp. 1-450). Boston, New York: Peterson.
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