Tall Grass Prairies
Chicory
Cichorium intybus L.
Habitat: Roadsides.
Seasons: June - October.
Uses: Diuretic, laxative, skin eruptions, fevers, and a sedative. Root extracts antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory.
Preparation: Poultice and tea.
Active Chemical Ingredient: Kaempferol
Chemical Structure:
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| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaempferol |
Resources: Foster, Steven, (2014). Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America. New York, New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
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