Chicory Herb - Wild Harvest from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains

Chicory Herb, Cichorium intybus, Family: Asteraceae, This is the dried whole Herb, harvested wild, right here on the Tame the Spirit Farm. Common chicory is also known as blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, coffeeweed, ragged sailors and wild bachelor's buttons.Chicory is closely related to Dandelion and is used for a variety of medicinal purposes as well as being a wild edible and emergency food source. The above ground herb provides prebiotic fiber, which may assist digestion, gut health, and more. Chicory Herb also contains oligosaccharides which have been used to assist the skin's collagen which may help smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Chicory Herb can also be used in a variety of cooking techniques. The herb is usually boiled down in water to extract the constituents. The water is then used as a base or an additive providing a unique flavor to your favorite meals!The root of the Chicory plant is widely know as Chicory Coffee, a pleasing Coffee su