Endive
cichorium endivia
Medicinal Actions
Allergenic, Antibilious, Antidiabetic, Antidiarrheal, Antiflu, Anti-HIV-Integrase, Antihyaluronidase, Antiotitic, Antipyretic, Antiradicular, Antistomatitic, Antisunburn, Antiviral, Bifidogenic, Carminative, Chemopreventive, Choleretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Gastrostimulant, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic, Immunostimulant, Laxative, Lipolytic, Phagocytotic, Prebiotic, Probiotigenic, Stimulant, Tonic
Primary Conditions Treated
Bacteristat
Bitter
Collagen-Sparing
Demulcent
Resolvent
Sunscreen
Cancer
liver
spleen
throat
Constipation
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Dropsy
Dyspepsia
Fever
Flu
Gas
Headache
Hepatosis
High Cholesterol
Hyperglycemia
Immunodepression
Induration
Inflammation
Jaundice
Pharyngosis
Splenosis
Sunburn
Swelling
Uterosis
Virus
Water Retention
General Dosage
Food farmacy. Interpreted by some as one of the bitter herbs of the Bible.
Safety & Contraindications
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects — Not covered.
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