The Chicory is a woody perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family. They are usually used for salad leaves or their roots as a coffee substitute. Chicory Roots have a rich source of water soluble fiber called Inulin. The Inulin is very often used to replace dietary fat or sugar in processed food although they are not digestible. Chicory is known to prevent diabetes and improve bowel movement. They are also used today for inflammation, swelling and osteoarthritis.