菊苣为菊科菊苣属草本植物,原产于欧洲,20世纪80年代引进我国,具有食用、药用等多方面开发潜力。菊苣中所含的独特元素具有清肝利胆、防病抗癌的功效。从菊苣根中提取的菊粉可提高消化器官的活动能力,对于高血压、糖尿病有一定的疗效。其嫩芽可作为一种独特的生食蔬菜,清鲜略有苦味,清心去火。近两年,菊苣在内蒙古赤峰市敖汉旗部分 Chicory for the Asteraceae Cichorium herb, native to Europe, introduced to China in the 1980s, with food, medicine and other aspects of development potential. Chicory contains the unique elements of liver and gallbladder, anti-cancer effect. Inulin extracted from the roots of chicory can increase the activity of digestive organs, for hypertension, diabetes have a certain effect. Its bud can be used as a unique raw vegetables, fresh bitter taste, pure heart to fire. In the past two years, chicory part of Aohanqi in Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia