Endive

Cichorium endivia

Other Names : Cichorium endivia, Escarole, Andijvie, Endivie, Chicorée endive, escarola, escarol crespa; 苦苣, 菊苣

Special Precautions of Endive

• Don't confuse with Witlof (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)
• 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 and Vitamin K. The content of dietary fiber is 15 g / kg, vitamin C is 90 mg / kg.

• Vitamin K : In 100 grams, no less than 192% of the RDA for vitamin K.
  • Beneficial in protecting the bones from fractures and in helping women in their menopausal stage from having unhealthy bones.
  • Regulates and promotes blood clotting.
• Vitamin A is in it with 72%.
• Furthermore, an ounce contains B11 (36% of the RDA), B5 (18% RDA) and vitamin C (11% RDA).
• There is also 18% of the ADH of manganese, 11% of the ADH of copper and 10% of the ADH of iron.
• 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)
• diuretic and laxative. This means that toxins leave the body sooner after consuming endive.
• Immunity booster : Because it contains many phytonutrients, endive is a boost for the entire immune system.
• 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.
• It is also a good vegetable for the whole nervous system, especially the eyes.
• 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 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.
• Candida, asthma, arthritis, constipation, diabetes, gout, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia, liver enlargement, obesity, rheumatism, acne, eczema and jaundice are treated by eating endive!