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A herbaceous plant widely used since ancient times in the cuisine of many societies as a salad ingredient and, more recently, as a coffee substitute or adulterant (Aisa 2020, Esiyok 2004). The root is used in traditional medicinal applications. It contains inulin (fructose polymer) and lactones. Attributed properties: laxative, appetising, digestive and choleretic. Indications Commission E of the German Ministry of Health (Blumenthal 1998): anorexia, dyspepsia. (Fitoterapia.net, EMA 2013)
At the date of the last update, we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.
A reduction in bilirubin levels has been reported in newborns whose mothers consumed chicory extract. (Esfarjani 2022)
Extracts containing inulin are added to infant formula substitutes to prevent constipation. (Sabater 2009, Sokić 2008)
There are no toxic components in chicory (Aisa 2020), nor are there any publications that refer to harmful side effects from consuming this plant, except for one article in which cases of neurological and respiratory depression in infants, similar to opioid intoxication, are allegedly attributed, without any plausible explanation, to the administration of excessive or prolonged doses of chicory to infants. (Ramírez 2007)
Given its lack of toxicity, moderate consumption would be compatible with breastfeeding.