English: Chicory Root
Latin: Cichorium intybus
Ayurvedic (parallel): Kāśni (used for liver support)
Benefits: Bitter tonic, liver stimulant, mild laxative.
Healing Uses: Constipation, sluggish digestion, gallbladder issues, jaundice.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↑, Pitta ↓, Kapha ↓.
Preparation: Roasted root as coffee substitute; decoction for liver cleanse.
Flavor (Rasa): Bitter, slightly sweet.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Pungent.
Notes: Cooling — avoid excess with weak digestion.
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