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Alloveda Liver Update: Cichorium intybus: A potential herb to manage loss of appetite

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eMediNexus    05 May 2020

Cichorium intybus, commonly known as chicory, is a perennial herb. The herb is known for its hepatoprotective effect, cholesterol-reducing potential, anti-diabetic effects, anti-inflammatory activity, analgesic and sedative properties, among others.1

Chicory has several medicinal properties. It is used as a diuretic, laxative, mild hepatotonic, and digestive agent. It has also been used for the treatment of liver congestion and jaundice.1

Chicory extract has been shown to reduce the levels of hepatic enzymes including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Chicory plant protects hepatocytes and is used as a prebiotic against some species of pathogenic bacteria for both in vitro and in vivo.2

It is approved for the treatment of loss of appetite and dyspepsia by the German Commission E Monographs. In France, the herb is used for digestive disorders. This herb is used in traditional herbal medicine for relief of symptoms related to digestive disorders and for loss of appetite.1

Source: 1. Ravindran PN. The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices. Boston, MA: CAB International. 2016.

  1. Saeed M, Abd El-Hack ME, Alagawany M, et al. Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Herb: Chemical Composition, Pharmacology, Nutritional and Healthical Applications. International Journal of Pharmacology 2017;13(4):351-60.

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