<i>Cichorium intybus</i> L – cultivation, processing, utility, value addition and biotechnology, with an emphasis on current status and future prospects

Bais, Harsh P.; Ravishankar, G. A.

doi:10.1002/jsfa.817

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“…Several sesquiterpene lactones found in chicory confer the bitter taste to the plant (27) . The laxative effect of chicory can be explained by its high content of dietary fibre, having 3?6 g of dietary fibre per half cup of chopped raw chicory (35) .…”

Section: Chicorymentioning

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Perceived health and medicinal properties of six species of wild edible plants in north-east Lebanon

Jeambey

Johns

Talhouk

et al. 2009

Public Health Nutr.

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Objectives: Wild edible plants (WEP) play the dual role of securing food diversity and promoting health in traditional societies. Current simplified dietary habits contribute to increasing population health risks. Since WEP are integral to the diet of traditional communities, identifying their significance as foods to people provides further evidence to conserve them and promote their consumption. Six species of WEP were identified as integral to the diet of rural Lebanese communities. We investigated their patterns of consumption and knowledge regarding their health and medicinal properties. Design: An ethnobotanical survey, employing a qualitative questionnaire, was conducted among thirty informants. The identified species were Cichorium intybus, Eryngium creticum, Foeniculum vulgare, Malva sylvestris, Thymus syriacus and Gundelia tournifortii. Results: Most informants consumed the six plants as a regular part of their diet. Seasonal variability in consumption was evident. C. intybus was renowned for its digestive and blood strengthening properties. F. vulgare was used as a digestive stimulant. M. sylvestris was distinguished for its anti-inflammatory qualities. T. syriacus was popular for its digestive and anti-poisonous properties. E. creticum was attributed less pronounced health benefits. G. tournifortii was considered a nutritious food. Conclusions: All six species were popular for their edible uses as well as their health and/or medicinal benefits. These properties are supported by scientific evidence. Our results highlight the importance of these plants for local people and support efforts for their conservation. However, we noticed a decline in indigenous knowledge. We encourage efforts to record it for other plants and in other communities.

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Section: Chicorymentioning

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Perceived health and medicinal properties of six species of wild edible plants in north-east Lebanon

Jeambey

Johns

Talhouk

et al. 2009

Public Health Nutr.

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“…When added to coffee, it neutralizes caffeine and helps in digestion and also enhances the flavor. 18 Inulin from root is being used as a substrate of fibre in health and functional foods. 19 Inulin used as prebiotic helps in inhibiting gastrointestinal infection and boosts the immune system.…”

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Chemo-profiling, Antioxidant Potential and Ionomic Analysis of Cichorium intybus L.

Malik¹,

Pirzadah²,

Tahir³

et al. 2017

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Background:Cichorium intybus commonly called as chicory or coffee weed was traditionally used for the treatment of various ailments associated with liver, kidney and heart. The aim of the present study was phytochemical screening, in-vitro evaluation of antioxidant potential, element analysis of wild and cultivated chicory and GC-MS analysis of methanolic leaf extract of wild chicory grown in Kashmir Himalaya. Method: To achieve this goal, the qualitative and quantitative analysis was done to determine the antioxidant potential. Element analysis was done using AAS and metabolite fingerprinting was done using GC-MS to ascertain the presence of active phytoconstituents in chicory leaves. Results: The qualitative screening of leaf extracts from wild and cultivated chicory indicates the presence of important bioactive constituents. The leaf extract of wild chicory constituted the higher amount of total phenol and flavonoid contents and also showed strong radical scavenging activities of DPPH, SOD and hydrogen peroxide radical as indicated by lower values of IC 50 compared to cultivated chicory. Furthermore, both extracts of wild chicory showed the highest total antioxidant potential for the reduction of Fe 3+ to Fe 2+ when compared with cultivated chicory. The results from the elemental analysis shows that leaf extract of wild chicory exhibits higher concentration of elements as compared to cultivated one, thus can be used as a potential bio-fortified crop. The GC-MS analysis determines the presence of 78 different compounds in the methanolic leaf extract of wild chicory. The major phytochemical constituents were phytol (7.96%) and stigmat-5-en-3-ol (6.45%). Conclusion: The findings of the present study suggested the therapeutic potential of chicory leaves; particularly wild chicory proves to be a potent source of natural antioxidant against free radical associated damages. Metabolite profiling study revealed important metabolites having potent pharmacological actions.

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“…Cultivation of chicory (Cichorium intybus) plants for the extraction of various phytochemicals and a number of pharmacological applications has received global attention in recent years (Bias and Ravishankar, 2001;Quanzhen and Jian, 2011). Cichorium intybus L, belongs to the Asteraceae family, forms flowering shoots and seeds after overwintering.…”

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“…The chicory plant needs chilling for about 90 days to break dormancy and go from vegetative to reproductive phase (Dielen et al, 2005). When raised for roots, chicory requires a hot and humid climate; however, when raised for seeds, the crop is grown in regions with dry temperate climate (Bias and Ravishankar, 2001;Quanzhen and Jian, 2011).…”

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Interactive Effects of Sowing Date and Planting Density on Dry Matter Accumulation and Partitioning of Chicory

Madani

Dordas

Madani

et al. 2012

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Chicory is considered one of the alternatives crops that can be used in crop rotation and contains many phytochemicals that can be used in medicine. In addition, lengthening the growing season by early sowing may increase root chicory yield potential, and thus increase its competitiveness with traditional crops. The objectives of the present study were to determine whether early sowing date risks can be decreased by higher sowing density and also to study the effect of sowing date and sowing density on dry matter accumulation and partitioning of chicory. Growing season did not affect any of the characteristics that were studied. Also plant density affected the flowers biomass, root biomass per plant and the respective yield together with the plant height and essence yield and total yield. The sowing date affected the leaf, flower and stem biomass on a plant basis. However, the interaction between plant density and sowing date affected the total biomass per plant, the flower biomass per plant, the root biomass per plant, the flower yield, the root yield and the essence yield. These results indicate that for higher production it is important to determine the right plant density and sowing date which can affect growth, dry matter accumulation and essence yield.

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Cichorium intybus L – cultivation, processing, utility, value addition and biotechnology, with an emphasis on current status and future prospects

Cited by 146 publications

References 98 publications

Perceived health and medicinal properties of six species of wild edible plants in north-east Lebanon

Perceived health and medicinal properties of six species of wild edible plants in north-east Lebanon

Chemo-profiling, Antioxidant Potential and Ionomic Analysis of Cichorium intybus L.

Interactive Effects of Sowing Date and Planting Density on Dry Matter Accumulation and Partitioning of Chicory

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