SUCCORY: - It was believed that the plant could purify the liver and blood, while others have relied on the herb for its power to cure passions of the heart. Chicory continues to be a popular herbal medicine due to its healing effects on several ailments. Chicory is taken internally for loss of appetite, gallstones, jaundice, gout, rheumatism. In addition, the leaves of chicory may also be used as compresses to be applied superficially to ease skin inflammations and swellings. As a mild diuretic, it increases the removal of fluid from the body, leading to its use as a treatment for rheumatism and gout.