The role and value of chicory

Medicinal Value of Chicory

Chicory can be used for medicinal purposes. It has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling. It can also be used to treat damp-heat jaundice, nephritis edema, epigastric distension and pain, and boost appetite.

Feeding value of chicory

Chicory has good palatability, high protein content and no peculiar smell. Eating it can increase the appetite of pigs, reduce the incidence of disease, and increase growth rate. Eating chicory can also improve the quality of rabbit hair for rabbits.

Edible value of chicory

The roots of chicory contain inulin and aromatic substances, which can be used to make coffee substitutes and promote human digestion. The fleshy rhizomes of chicory can produce good bulb vegetables for consumption when grown in dark conditions.