No. 033Botanical
Cichorium intybus
Seed
Botanical
Kasani
Chicory seed, valued in Ayurvedic and Unani practice for the liver and bile flow.
- Botanical name
- Cichorium intybus
- Also known as
- Chicory
- Part used
- Seed
- Evidence
- Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
- Body systems
- Liver
In tradition
Kasani is traditionally used in liver tonics and to support appetite.
In research
Chicory contains inulin and phenolic acids, studied for digestive and hepatoprotective activity.
Strength of evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.
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Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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