Wegwartwurzel Wegwarte Radix cichorii Wild chicory
Cichorium Intybus is a perennial herbaceous plant generally found at the side of paths and roads and growing in dry meadows It flowers from June until September Flowers are blue but can be pink or white Wild chicory originally comes from the Mediteranean region although it is now widespread in Europe The ancient Greeks and Romans knew of Cichorium Intybus Galenus gave it the name friend of the liver because of its stimulating effect on the organ The chicory head with the young leaves kept white by being covered in earth has long been used as a salad All parts of the plant contain a bitter tasting milky white juice Because of this chicory is counted among those plants that can stimulate the appetite The fleshy carrot like root contains the carbohydrate inulin At the time of Napoleon it was discovered that roasted chicory roots make an ideal coffee substitue In order to obtain a thick fleshy root for coffee production the flowering stems are removed in the bud stage After they have been harvested the roots are washed chopped and dried over a fire After that they are roasted and ground During roasting the inulin caramelizes taking on a dark brown colour Roasted chicory root is an important component of A Vogel s Bambu coffee substitute This an enjoyable alternative for anyone who either does not want to or should not drink normal coffee
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