Cichorium endivia Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Cichorium intybus Linn. is aslo known as Cichorium endivia Linn., belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Asma Najoni, Hammar Albait, Handba.
The English Names for this herb are Chicory, Endive.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Gul Suchal, Kasni.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Cichorium intybus Linn. are Anti-diabetic, Hepatoprotective.

Root:

  • Aperient
  • Bitter
  • Cholagogue
  • Deobstruent
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Febrifuge
  • Resolvent


    • Seed:
  • Appetizer
  • Carminative
  • Demulcent
  • Tonic


    • Juice(leaves):
  • Cholagogue
  • Deobstruent
  • Febrifuge
  • Laxative
  • Resolvent


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Cichorium intybus Linn. are Dropsy, Gout, Rheumatism, Warts, Headache, Ophthalmia, Arthritis, Stomach Inflammation, Irritation.

    The Indications of Root of Cichorium intybus Linn. are Fever, Renal Calculi, Gastritis, Dyspepsia, Dropsy.

    The Indications of Seed of Cichorium intybus Linn. are Obstructive Jaundice, Hepatitis, Renal Calculi, Chronic Fever.

    The Indications of Juice(leaves) of Cichorium intybus Linn. are Metritis, Salpingitis, Cervicitis.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Cichorium intybus Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Leaves of Cichorium intybus Linn. is Cold and moist.

    The Temperament of Root of Cichorium intybus Linn. is Warm (mild) and Dry (moderate).

    The Temperament of Seed of Cichorium intybus Linn. is Dry (mild) and Cold (mild).

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    AHMAREENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    BonjigarHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
    IDRARI SYRUPHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    IKSIR-E-JIGERQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    KHATOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MA UL-HAYATHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    Majoon Dabeed-ul-WardAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
    MAJOON DABEED-UL-WARDQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJUN DABEED-UL- WARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SHARBAT BAZOORI BARIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SHARBAT BAZOORI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SHARBAT DINARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    UROSINALQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Cichorium intybus Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Biranjasif, Arq Gazar Ambari, Arq Hara Bhara, Arq Kasni, Arq Maul Jubn, Arq Maul Lahm Mako Kasni Wala, Arq Shir Murakkab, Hab Banafsha, Jawarish Mastagi Kalan, Ma'jun Dabeedul ward, Ma'jun Halila, Mufarreh Barid Sada, Mufarreh Mo'tadil, Qurs Zarishk, Safuf Fauladi, Safuf Shahtara, Sherbet Bazuri Baarid, Sherbet Bazuri Mo'tadil, Sherbet Dinar, Sherbet Kasni, Sherbet Kasus, Sherbet Mushil, Sikanjbin Bazuri compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    LeavesN/A
    RootN/A
    Seed3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Cichorium intybus Linn.. A perennial herb with branched stem reaching 1m high. Basal leaves are pinnatifid, upper leaves lanceolate, flower-heads occur in groups of 2 or 3, flowers are ligulate, sky-blue or somewhat darker in colour1100'. Having two varieties: i) cultivated, ii) wild. The root which is used in treatment is obtained by special method. The plant is not usually allowed to seed. The roots are either sun dried or kiln dried. Although sun dried roots have a better appearance, kiln dried are more effective and preferred in use

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark, France, India, Japan, Kumaon, Pakistan, Russia, Switzerland, Vietnam.. The plant is common as a weed in waste ground.Widely distributed from Atlantic to North-west India.
    Odor: The odor of Root of Cichorium intybus Linn. is Odourless
    Taste:
    Root: Tasteless

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Cichorium intybus Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Cichorium intybus Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Cichorium intybus Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    May aggravate cough,therefore,it is generally not prescribed when the patient is suffering from cough.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cichorium intybus Linn.. (work in progress)