Cichorium endivia vs Ribes uva-crispa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cichorium endivia

Digestive

Digestive

Description

Cultivated chicory relative; leaves eaten as bitter salad green; liver and digestive tonic properties.

European fruit shrub; berries and leaves used in traditional medicine for digestive and inflammatory conditions.

Active Compounds

inulin, lactucopicrin, quercetin, kaempferol, vitamins, minerals

anthocyanins, citric acid, malic acid, quercetin, kaempferol, vitamin C

Traditional Uses

digestive tonic, liver support, anti-inflammatory, nutritive

digestive disorders, liver support, anti-inflammatory, urinary conditions

Modern Uses

prebiotic, digestive stimulant, nutritive, hepatoprotective

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive aid, diuretic

Adult Dosage

Eaten as vegetable; 3-5g leaf tea

3-5g leaf tea or 100-200g fresh fruit daily

Contraindications

asteraceae allergy

iron deficiency with excessive tannin intake

Side Effects

generally very safe as food

generally very safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E