Chicory

Chicory

Species description. It is a herbaceous plant, very prevalent in our country, from lowlands up to mountain, grows uncultivated places, roadsides and rivers. It has thick roots and stems right, branched and up to 2 m. high leaves are oblong, deeply carved. Blue flowers are grouped on strain solitary and side branches, flowers bloom from July until late August. Plant product used. Root used for medicinal purposes and aerial parts. Healing action and the energy centers and channels of energy: Root has very good healing effect on the channel as energy and energy centers on the channel (from Muladhara to the ego). For treatment, the root is used as a tea decoction in the amount of two teaspoons of chopped root 200 ml.de water. Drink in several occasions before serving meals. Aerial parts cool and energy as well as channel balance energy centers on the channel (from Muladhara until the ego). For treatment, aerial parts will be used as a tea infusion of two teaspoons in quantity to 200 ml. water. Drink in several occasions before serving meals. Growth areas. It is very common in pastures and meadows, roadsides, railways and ditches.