Chicory Leaves Powder / Kasinikeerai Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Asteraceae

Genus: Cichorium

Species: C. intybus

Binomial name: Cichorium intybus

Chicory is a perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is popularly known as Kasini Keerai in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the important herbs in the Unani and Ayurvedic medicine system. This herb is a rich source of magnesium, zinc, calcium, manganese, folic acid, iron, and potassium. Also, it is full of Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and vitamin E.

The root of this plant is used to make the coffee tastier. The stem, leaves, and other parts of this plant are used to make some medicinal supplements. The leaves are in a bitter taste but provide better relief in case of severe pain. 

Health Benefits

• Chicory leaves will remove the toxic material like creatinine and urea from the body and prevent the internal organs like the liver, kidney, and lungs from being damaged.
• People who are regularly consuming chicory tea or coffee will strengthen the heart, lungs, liver, kidney, pancreas.
• Consuming chicory leaf powder or juice is very helpful for kidney patients who are suffering from kidney problems.
• Applying the juice of the chicory leaves on the affected area helps to get quick relief from inflammation pain.
• It has a good amount of antifungal properties, so it prevents the growth of fungus that causes infection in thrush.