Overview

Chicory plants have bright blue flowers and grow long, tapering roots.
The root is the part of the plant typically used for various purposes.
Chicory root comes from the chicory plant (Cichorium intybus), which is a woody, perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family.Chicory root has been used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits.

Benefits

• Supports a Healthy Gut Microbiome.
• May Improve Blood Sugar Control.
• Could Support Weight Loss Goals.
• Decreased the risk of gastrointestinal diseases.
• Improved liver function.
• Improved blood pressure.
• Reduced hematologic (blood disorders) risk factors in females with type 2 diabetes.
• Antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial.
• Antimutagenic (can reduce the rate of mutation).
• Anthelmintic (can treat parasite-related infections).
• Antihepatotoxic (can prevent liver damage).