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Common chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a somewhat woody, perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flowers, rarely white or pink. Many varieties are cultivated for salad leaves, chicons (blanched buds), or roots (var. sativum), which are baked, ground, and used as a coffee substitute and food additive. In the 21st century, inulin, an extract from chicory root, has been used in food manufacturing as a sweetener and source of dietary fiber. Chicory is grown as a forage crop for livestock. It lives as a wild plant on roadsides in its native Europe, and is now common in North America, China, and Australia, where it has become widely naturalized. “Chicory” is also the common name in the United States for curly endive (Cichorium endivia); these two closely related species are often confused.

BENEFITS OF KASNI SEEDS 

• According to Ayurveda, Kasani is useful for managing gall bladder stones by expelling them from the body due to its Pitta balancing property.
• Kasni is a great source of many minerals such as zinc, magnesium and manganese, calcium, folic acid, iron and potassium. It contains vitamins A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, E, K. Being rich in these elements, chicory is very beneficial in terms of health. Chicori is a great source of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
• Chicory is used as a substitute of coffee. Though it does not contain caffeine, it gives similar effects as the original beverage.
• Kasni helps in the proper functioning of optic system. It serves as a rich source of Vitamin A.
• Juice made from Kasni is highly useful to relieve several respiratory disorders including hay fever and asthma.
• The seeds of Kasni are highly beneficial in providing relief from the problem of delayed or obstructed menstruation.
• It helps to cleanse blood and stimulate appetite.
• Kasani seeds contain “Omega-3” (Fatty Acid) which keeps heart disease free and considered as a “Heart Tonic”.
• Kasani seeds maintain Bone Strength and Teeth health. It is also Anti-diabetic and diuretic.
• Highly effective for Kidney and Liver and cures jaundice. It also help in managing weight loss.