Chicory's Details & Specifications

   (2 diseases can be cured by chicory. Click here to find more)
 
Botanical Name :  Cichorium intybus Linn
Hindi Name :  Kasni (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Chicory
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Category

 :  Digestive
 
 

Source
Flowers :  Fresh and dried
Root :  Dried
Seeds :  Dried
 
 

Family

 :  Compositae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to France and is found in following countries:- Britain Denmark France Germany India Iran Iraq Italy Netherlands Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Venezuela
 
 

Identification
Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Chicory
Taste :  N/A
Size :  N/A
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  Not more than 8.0%
 
 

Chemical Constituents
Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are:- Bland oil Sugar Cellulose Nitrogenous matter Fat Nitrate and sulphate of potash Mucilage Enulin. Crystalline glucoside
 
Minor
Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :- Glucoside Cichoriin Bitter substance lactucin Intybin.
 
 

Storage
To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:- Air tight containers Protection from light Protection from moisture Microbial contamination