Chicory (Cichorium intybus):Typical habitats include pastures, abandoned fields, areas along roadsides and railroads, forests, and grassy areas.
Chicory leaves can be turned into a paste that is applied directly to the skin for swelling, inflammation, and damage from UV radiation.
It contains the chemical aesculetin. This compound is used in some sunscreens, but there is evidence that it acts as a photosensitizer for DNA damage
Sources:
Chicory: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved September 5, 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-92-chicory.aspx?activeingredientid=92&activeingredientname=chicory
Chicory. (2015, August 30). Retrieved September 5, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicory
Naturalmedicinefacts. (2015). Cichorium intybus - Natural medicine facts. Retrieved September 6, 2015, from http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/cichorium-intybus.html
Aesculetin. (2015, July 7). Retrieved September 6, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesculetin
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