Endive

Other Names : Cichorium endivia, Escarole, Andijvie, Endivie, Chicorée endive

Special Precautions of Endive

• Be aware of foods that are particularly high in vitamin K if you are taking prescription anticoagulants. Vitamin K is abundant in leafy greens.

Health Benefits and Uses of Endive

Endive has a relatively high content of minerals (potassium, calcium) and some vitamins, especially folic acid and vitamin A. The content of dietary fiber is 15 g / kg, vitamin C is 90 mg / kg.

• Inulin : The polysaccharide inulin is beneficial for the intestinal flora and thus strengthens the immune system.
• The bitter substance lactucopyrin is said to have a urinary, cholagogue and appetite stimulating effect. ( See also : Bitters)
• Depression : Tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin, which is a necessary neurotransmitter that can lift some types of depression. Food sources that contain tryptophan include fish, poultry, organic beef, eggs, broccoli, endive, fennel, sweet potato, carrot, barley, rye, oats, rice, hummus, lentils, hazelnuts, peanuts, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds.
• Eye Problems : Endive juice is considered to be a very effective remedy for myopia. It can also be mixed with other beneficial juices such as carrot, parsley, and celery.
• Cholecystitis : Make a 30-60 ml decoction out of chicory or endive flowers, seeds or roots. Take it 3 times daily. Chicory or endives juices also help secrete bile and are also an excellent reliever of liver and gall bladder disorders.
• Source of Vitamin K
  • beneficial in protecting the bones from fractures and in helping women in their menopausal stage from having unhealthy bones.
• Source of Kaempferol : Kaempferol is type of flavonoid found in tea, broccoli, Delphinium, Witch-hazel, grapefruit,cabbage, kale, beans, endive, honey, etc., and may be a potential phytochemical in preventing arteriosclerosis, oxidative damage of cells, lipids and DNA, etc.