Monday, October 31, 2011

Endives Therapeutic recommendations:


Originating from the Mediterranean region,this is medical plant Chicory is known for the first time and planted by the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. Thick leaves can be consumed. In addition, chicory is also some medicinal qualities.

Chicory contains essential amino acids, fats, starch, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and B1, B2, vitamin C, K and P.

Because they are bitter endive juice stimulates the appetite. At the same time they are diuretics, laxatives and light depurative. Recommended anorexia, bile insufficiency and digestive and stomach problems.