Yesterday it was dandelion, today its chicory root. My body is telling me that it needs tonic (or blood strengthening herbs), of which these are both. This herb/root supports liver function, increases the secretion of bile from the gall bladder (aiding digestion), helps stabilize bloood sugar, is rich in beta-carotene, and is calms rapid heartbeat.. no wonder it is good for balancing the stimlulating effects of coffee. It is also a diuretic, anti-inflammatory (decreases swelling & inflammation), antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant & laxative. I've definitely been feeling a lot of stress lately, and these herbs that support the liver definitely suit the purpose.
Contains:
Highly concentrated levels of inulin (a soluble fiber that feeds digestive flora in the intestines)
Polyphenol (good for cardiovascular system and inflammation)
Chicory root tea is really good. It just tastes really good. It doesn't need to be sweetened at all, and has a grounding, and stablizing effect. If you feel like your thoughts are all over the place, and you can't seem to calm yourself down, chicory root tea is amazing. Plus, aside from calming me down (most likely due to its effect of balancing out the stimulating effects of caffeine - I drank too much coffee today), due to its functional uses supporting an array of vital body functions and organs, its a super tea to drink daily. You make this tea as a decoction: Add a tsp of chicory root to a cup or two of boiling water, reduce to a low simmer, leave for 15 minutes, let steep for 15 minutes or more.
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