Cichorium endiva Endive (Compositae)

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Cichorium endiva
Endive
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The Cichorium endiva plant species is found in S. Europe to E. Asia - India. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Endive.

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Latin Name:  Cichorium endiva
Common Name:  Endive
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Rocks and sand by the sea[89].

Medicinal Information: The plant is used as a resolvent and cooling medicine, and in the treatment of bilious complaints[240]. It has a similar but milder effect to chicory (Cichorium intybus) and so is a very beneficial tonic to the liver and digestive system[254]. The root is demulcent and tonic[240]. It has been used in the treatment of dyspepsia and fevers[240]. The fruit (this probably means the seed[K]) has been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, bilious complaints and jaundice[240].

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