Is it possible to drink chicory in pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis without competent treatment can lead to irreversible consequences. The inflamed pancreas does not work properly. It destroys itself, digesting its cells.
Chicory in pancreatitis is used quite widely and is considered one of the most effective folk remedies for treating the gland.
Useful properties of chicory
In our country, chicory grows almost everywhere. Its useful properties have been known for a very long time. The largest number of vitamins and trace elements can be found in the roots of the plant.
The following powder properties are distinguished:
- Prebiotics content( inulin and pectin) supports normal intestinal microflora, eliminates constipation and absorbs cholesterol;
- improves metabolism, lipid and carbohydrate;
- lowers blood sugar;
- improves hematopoiesis due to the presence of iron;
- has a positive effect on the heart and other muscles, thanks to the content of potassium;
- calms the nervous system, which is due to the presence of B vitamins;
- has a mild choleretic effect;
- has a beneficial effect on the digestive organs, activates their work, eliminates heartburn.
The healing properties of chicory can be listed for a very long time. It is used to reduce blood sugar during diabetes, and in diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. You can drink chicory to help the stomach digest food, even fatty and sharp, which facilitates the work of the pancreas.
Application of it together with milk can relieve flatulence and various disorders of the digestive system. Powder is able to remove from the body accumulated fluid and toxic substances, which helps to cleanse the skin and remove swelling.
It can be drunk if stones in the gallbladder are present, then this miracle powder can dissolve them and remove excess stagnant bile.
Contraindications to the use of powder is a pronounced widening of varicose veins, including hemorrhoids, as well as gastric ulcers and 12 duodenal ulcers.
How to cook?
To prepare the powder, it is necessary to assemble the roots and stems of the plant. Roots are recommended to be collected in autumn( September or October).It is believed that in this period the roots accumulate the greatest number of curative elements. They can reach up to two meters in length.
Roots are washed and dried in any convenient way( in the oven or in a natural way).After drying, the root is ground and fried.
As for stems, the end of summer is more suitable for their collection. They can be dried in the sun and crushed as a root.
Chicory for acute pancreatitis and exacerbation of chronic
During the exacerbation of the pancreas, it is necessary to ensure peace. Therefore, chicory is best not to use, as it has a number of stimulating actions affecting the inflamed gland.
It is able to increase the secretion of the stomach and inflamed gland, which is a contraindication in the acute period of the disease. Acute pancreatitis excludes any intake of food and liquids.
Remission period
The use of chicory is advisable in the period of remission of the disease, 3-4 weeks after the last exacerbation. Take a drink better with small doses, gradually increasing them. If you use the actual cooked powder, then 20 grams of it is poured a glass of water and boiled. After that the obtained mixture is filtered. The recommended course of admission is about a month.
The soluble powder can be drunk three times a day( 1-2 teaspoons per glass of water) or in small sips throughout the day. This contributes to the removal of harmful substances and toxins from all organs. It is desirable to choose a quality powder with a minimum amount of any additives.
Those who do not have a history of diabetes can drink chicory with sugar.
Thanks to its numerous healing properties, chicory is well suited for the treatment and prevention of pancreatitis. You can safely drink it in large quantities and for a long time. It must be remembered that the use of chicory is advisable during the remission of the disease. During the occurrence of acute attacks, you need to see a doctor.
