الهندباء

Chicory (Endive)

Herb & Spice Digestive & Stomach

A leafy plant mentioned among foods discussed by commentators for its digestive and liver-supporting properties.

daif graded

نِعْمَ الْبَقْلَةُ الْهِنْدِبَاءُ

“What an excellent vegetable chicory is.” (meaning, not a literal translation)

Cited by al-Dhahabi in al-Tibb al-Nabawi; weakly attested chain Da'if (weak chain — included for its established place in the commentary tradition)

Ibn al-Qayyim classifies chicory as cooling and mildly cleansing for the liver and digestive tract.

Those on blood-thinning medication should be mindful of chicory's vitamin K content.