*Chicory root is valued primarily as a mild non-irritating tonic with diuretic and laxative effects. In Pakistan, the root has been used as a folk medicine for liver disease. A decoction of the dried root is a noted treatment for stomach acidity.
*Chicory helps support the body’s ability to absorb Calcium.
* Bone Health : Chicory may help improve bone health, according to a preliminary study published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2002. For the study, researchers treated a group of rats with inulin extracted from chicory. Results revealed that chicory helped promote calcium absorption and, in turn, increase the animals' bone mineral density. A measure of the amount of minerals (such as calcium and phosphorous) contained in a particular area of bone, bone mineral density is a key indicator of bone health. Low bone mineral density is closely associated with conditions like osteoporosis and osteopenia.
*Oligofructose is an example of [[prebiotics]] or non-digestible food ingredient that benefits health by supporting the growth of one or several types of bacteria in the colon.
* Diabetes : Several animal-based studies indicate that chicory extract may help control diabetes. In a study published in Cardiovascular & Hematological Disorders Drug Targets in 2013, for instance, tests on diabetic rats demonstrated that treatment with chicory extract led to a significant reduction in blood sugar levels (as well as in cholesterol levels). The study's authors note that antioxidants found in chicory appear to aid in diabetes management by reducing oxidative stress.
*The German Commission E, in 1990 published that the dried parts, above ground or below, of the Chicory can be used for loss of appetite and dyspepsia. Also stated that this herb contains bitter principles, Inulin and pentosans.