{"id":168448,"date":"2023-01-27T11:52:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=168448"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:58:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:58:05","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-chicory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-chicory\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicory (Kasani): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Chicory<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Chicory<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Chicory for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Chicory?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Chicory<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Chicory<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nChicory, kasni, or kasani is a tuberous taproot with rosette leaves grown widely in the winter season, although it originated in Europe. In India, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat account for the maximum cultivation of chicory. <\/em>The three basic varieties of chicory include radicchio, Belgian endive and puntarelle.\u202fCichorium intybus<\/em> or chicory is popular owing to its culinary, medicinal, and nutritional qualities found in buds, leaves, and roots. <\/em>As a herbal remedy, chicory has been used for hundreds of years and continues to be used even today. Let us learn more about chicory\u2019s health benefits and the considerations you need to keep in mind if you\u2019re planning to add chicory to your diet^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Chicory<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chicory contains a potpourri of nutrients ranging from carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Major Phytochemicals in chicory include tannins, coumarins, flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, etc. The nutritional chart of chicory is given in the table below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy:<\/strong> 303 kCal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 1.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 1.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats:<\/strong> 0.2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 290 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 61 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 50 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 41 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 22 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 5 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin: <\/strong>0.4 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pantothenic acid:<\/strong> 0.3 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 0.2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate:<\/strong> 23 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium:<\/strong> 0.7 \u00b5g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Chicory<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chicory shows numerous scientifically proven properties; some of which are mentioned below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have the potential to reduce inflammation ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may have antimicrobial properties ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may have antioxidant properties ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may have the potential to manage blood glucose levels ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may have properties to reduce lipid levels ^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may have properties to reduce the proliferation of cancer cells ^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may be able to lower uric acid ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may positively impact the lipid profile ^{6<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Potential Uses of Chicory for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of chicory are described below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Chicory on Breast Cancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The use of dietary components\u2019 inhibitory and protective effects on breast cancer has increased. For example, Henryk et al. conducted a study ^{3<\/sup><\/a> in 1999 to assess the effects of chicory on breast cancer. The study findings show a lower number of rats bearing tumours, indicating that chicory may have anticancer properties towards breast cancer. However, more studies should be conducted on humans to claim these effects.\u00a0<\/p>}
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