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	Chicory
Botanical Name	Cichorium intybus
System Affected	digestion, kidney, bladder, liver, lungs
Properties	very good for digestion, kidney, bladder, liver (can detoxify acetaminophen liver poisoning) diuretic, laxative lungs slows rapid heartbeat, mild heart-stimulating effect (like digitalis but safe)
Description	roots of wildflower
Origin
Notes	also caled: False Boneset
Toxicity	none
Dosage	ground roots can be mixed with coffee