Description
Kasini Keerai (Chicory Greens) – Dry Leaf Description
Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus
Common Names: Kasini Keerai (Tamil), Chicory, Wild Endive
Form: Dried leaves (usually sun-dried or shade-dried
Color: Brownish-green to olive-brown
Texture: Brittle, slightly crinkled or curled edges
Aroma: Mild, slightly earthy and bitter
Kasini Keerai leaves are often dried for longer shelf life and are used for their medicinal properties and bitter taste.
🌱 Health Benefits (Traditional Uses)
Supports liver health and detoxification
Aids in digestion and reduces acidity
Acts as a mild laxative
Used in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine for skin conditions, jaundice, and constipation.
Kasini Greens (Dried) / Chicory Leaves (Dried) / காசினி கீரை (உலர்ந்தது) / कासिनी के पत्ते (सूखे) / కాసినీ ఆకు (వేయించినది)/ കാസിനി ഇല (ഉണക്കിയത്) / ಕಾಸಿನಿ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (ಒಣಗೊಂಡದ್ದು)