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The common name for chicory comes from its old Egyptian name, cichorium. Chicory is used in traditional western herbal medicine as a digestive stimulant, liver tonic and internal cleanser. Chicory root is also popular as a coffee substitute and is added to some beers as a flavoring.
Photo Credit Hemera Technologies/Photos.com/Getty Images. If you are experiencing flatulence, taking chicory root extract may help reduce your digestive discomfort. Chicory root is a traditional herbal remedy for digestive problems taken to promote nutrient absorption, reduce bloating and balance gut bacteria. Chicory root extract can be purchased in health food stores or made at home using dried or roasted chicory root to make a herbal tea similar in flavor to coffee.