Medicinal Uses of Chicorium intybus

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Chicorium intybus

 Uses : Leaves ground into paste are applied on swelling induced by pitta dosha. Because of its calming action on the brain, sherbat made of seeds is used in insomnia. Being an appetizer, liver stimulant and cholagogue, it used in ‘diseases which are caused due to impaired agni liver disorders and obstructive jaundice. Root and seed are used in blood disorders and dysuria. Root is mainly used in dysmenorrhoea and other menstrual disorders. Also useful in fever, pitta, disorders, burning sensation and, general debility.