Chicory for potency

Chicory is a perennial plant in the Aster family. Chicory has a fusiform and thick root. The stem grows up to 1.5 m. The flowers of the herbaceous plant have a light blue tint and in their appearance resemble cornflower inflorescences. Occasionally there are white and pink flowers.

The herbal plant blooms from July to October.

Chicory composition

The chemical composition of chicory is enriched with trace elements (copper and manganese, zinc and selenium, potassium and iron, calcium and magnesium, phosphorus and sodium) and vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, K and PP).

The benefits of chicory

Means prepared on the basis of chicory have pronounced antipyretic and vasodilating, antimicrobial and choleretic, diuretic and anti-inflammatory, soothing and wound healing properties. The plant has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the endocrine system, normalizes the condition of the pancreas and reduces blood glucose. Medicinal substances with the addition of chicory promote the activation of cardiac activity and provide effective prevention of severe cardiovascular pathologies. A product that replaces harmful sugar and starch reduces the likelihood of diabetes. This means that the risk of obesity and a lack of the male sex hormone, which is necessary to maintain sexual potency, is reduced. The systematic use of the plant improves the condition of the blood vessels, makes them stronger and more elastic. Chicory normalizes high blood pressure, relieves headaches and dizziness. The herbal plant is used for an increased tendency to intestinal disorders and constipation. The natural sweetener improves the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, restores the beneficial intestinal microflora and normalizes the condition of patients with gastritis, dysbiosis or stomach ulcers, as well as liver and gallbladder pathologies. The high iron content in the composition of chicory provides an improvement in well-being in cases of coronary heart disease, tachycardia and atherosclerosis. The plant eliminates the symptoms of anemia and anemia, increases hemoglobin levels and improves visual acuity.

Chicory during pregnancy

A herbal remedy with a sweet taste, it is allowed to take women during pregnancy with the approval of the attending physician. The rich trace element composition of chicory provides:

• immunostimulating and tonic effect
• removal of excess fluid
• prevention of edema and increased blood pressure
• prevention of gastrointestinal pathologies, heartburn and nausea< / li>
• activating the intestines
• neutralizing vitamin deficiencies
• increasing a healthy appetite
• cleansing the blood from toxins and other harmful impurities

Applications of the plant in cosmetology

In the cosmetic industry, chicory is widely used as a component of masks, shampoos and hair rinses. The plant matter improves the structure of the strands. The herbal tea is useful for rinsing hair after shampooing. The mixture is applied to the head, and after 10 minutes it is washed off under running water. The use of creams with the addition of chicory helps to increase the elasticity of the skin and cope with cellulite. An anti-cellulite bath has a positive effect when an infusion of 2 tablespoons of chopped chicory herb and a glass of boiling water is added to hot water. The plant has an intense wound healing effect. It is often used by patients seeking relief from eczema, acne and furunculosis, psoriasis and allergic dermatitis.

Contraindications

The use of herbal remedies is allowed for children from 3 years old. Chicory is not recommended for women during lactation, as this can cause an acute allergic reaction in a newborn baby. In addition, the components of a natural sweetener can produce a strong stimulating effect on infants, leading to disturbed sleep patterns, increased anxiety and a deterioration in well-being. Doctors prohibit the systematic use of foods and drinks with chicory in the presence of the following functional abnormalities:

• individual intolerance
• varicose veins and other severe vascular lesions
• acute gastritis
• hemorrhoids
• bronchitis, chronic cough and asthma

Reception of chicory is contraindicated in persons with an unstable psyche, who may suffer from depressive manifestations, neurasthenia and insomnia.