Chicory is a medicinal herb. It can be used as a Nutraceutical for different diseases.

1. Presented By:
I.D. Number: 17BPH080, 84,
88,
65(L), 76(L), 78(L)
Presented To:
Dr. Vikas Kumar
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmaceutical
Health Benefit Of Chicory

2. Contents
Introduction
Chicory as Nutraceutical
Dose
Side Effects
Marketed product
Conclusion

3. Introduction
Synonym : Kaasani,Wild Chicory,etc
Biological Source : Dried leaves and roots of Chichorium intybus
(Family: Asteraceae)
Geographical Sources : Europe, U.S., Canada, India.
Chicory is an erect fairly woody perennial herb, around 1 m in height with a
fleshy taproot of up to 75 cm in length and large basal leaves.

4. Chicory as Nutraceutical
Nutraceutical:
A food or part of food or nutrient, that provides health benefits, including
the prevention and treatment of a disease.
Chicory as Nutraceutical:
• Chicory intybus is grown for the production of inulin on an industrial
scale.
• Chicory is used as a heart, digestive, stomach, and liver tonic, as well as
a diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent.
• Apetite stimulant.
• Paste of chicory leaves directly apply to the skin for swelling
and inflammation.

5. Chicory as Nutraceutical
• Chicory is used for loss of appetite, upset stomach, constipation, liver and gallbladder
disorders, cancer and rapid heartbeat.
• It is also used as a “tonic,” to increase urine production, to protect the liver, and
to balance the stimulant effect of coffee.
• It is also used as antioxidant, cytoprotective, and antiproliferative activities.
• Anti parasitic activity.

6. Dose:
There is no recent evidence to advise on dosages of chicory. Typical doses of the herb in
traditional use were;
• Infusion 2-4 g single
• Powder 3 g

7. Side Effect
• Skin reactions.
• Occupational allergy, asthma and severe whole body allergic
reaction.

8. Marketed product
S.N Herbal product Brand
1 Chicory root powder Urban platter
2 Kasini Keerai powder(leaves) Neotea

9. Conclusion:
Chicory is an perennial herb, fleshy taproot of chicory
has health benefit. As a nutraceutical chicory can used
as folkfore medicine in heart, digestive, stomach, and
liver tonic, as well as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory
agent and apetite stimulant. Further more research on
chicory may help to cure many diseases and disorders.

10. Bibliography
1. Peña-Espinoza, Miguel, et al. “Antiparasitic Activity of Chicory
(Cichorium Intybus) and Its Natural Bioactive Compounds in Livestock: a
Review.” Parasites & Vectors, vol. 11, no. 1, 2018, doi:10.1186/s13071-
018-3012-4.
2. www. https://www.slideshare.net/priyankagoswami/nutraceuticals-
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3. www. https://www.drugs.com/npc/chicory.html

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