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Chicory Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flower Essence Services

Chicory Flower Essence label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Chicory Flower Essence against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Chicory Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive health, source of prebiotic fiber (inulin), coffee substitute.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are infusion (1:6000) of Cichorium intybus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chicory Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 12, 2026

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

Chicory Flower Essence contains one active ingredient: an infusion (1:6000) of Cichorium intybus, the chicory plant. The liquid base is water and brandy.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Chicory product and its label doesn't state a use — see Chicory's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold on chicory for the conditions listed — neonatal jaundice, fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, indigestion, and high cholesterol — is insufficient. That means the data on file doesn't establish whether it works for these purposes.

If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk with your pharmacist about what research exists outside our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chicory

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Chicory is generally well tolerated when used in food amounts, but in medicinal amounts it can cause gas, bloating, belching, and abdominal pain. Some people are sensitive to it and may have allergic reactions — especially if you're allergic to ragweed, daisies, marigolds, or other plants in the daisy family.

Occupational exposure has triggered asthma, skin rash, and rarely anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. Traditional sources suggest chicory may stimulate the uterus, so medicinal amounts are best avoided in pregnancy.

There isn't enough safety data to know whether it's safe in breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chicory

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Chicory.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your blood sugar medication (antidiabetes drugs) with your pharmacist or using the tool below before you start this product — chicory may raise your risk of low blood sugar.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Chicory Flower Essence is mainly a concern if you take diabetes medication — the risk of low blood sugar is real enough to warrant a check with your pharmacist first. If you're allergic to ragweed or the daisy family, be cautious.

For other uses listed on the label, the evidence isn't established in our data.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2014.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Chicory Flower Essence, straight from the product label.

Brand Flower Essence Services
Barcode (UPC) 782932220083
Net contents 0.25 fl. Oz.; 7.5 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2014
DSLD ID 29804
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chicory Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
782932220083
IngredientAmount% DV
infusion (1:6000) of Cichorium intybus0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, brandy

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

herbal supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: four drops, four times daily

Seals/Symbols

Healingherbs(C)

DEMETER(R)

Formulation

Certified organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Demeter-certified Biodynamic(R)

General Statements

BEST BY 08/2021 110801

General

110801

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Chicory Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label

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Chicory Flower Essence label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chicory Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Infusion (1:6000) of Cichorium intybus

Interacts with
86 drugs
0 NP per serving

Chicory is best known as a caffeine-free coffee substitute and as a source of inulin, a soluble prebiotic fiber that may support digestion and regular...

Infusion (1:6000) of Cichorium intybus monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Brandy. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Chicory Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

infusion (1:6000) of Cichorium intybus 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Chicory Flower Essence interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Chicory Flower Essence interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. infusion (1:6000) of Cichorium intybus

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chicory Flower Essence with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

infusion (1:6000) of Cichorium intybus1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, chicory might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vitro research shows that chicory extracts have antidiabetic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
infusion (1:6000) of Cichorium intybus full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chicory Flower Essence, from the product label.

Flower Essence Services

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Phone Number
800-548-0075
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Chicory Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions

Does Chicory Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chicory Flower Essence has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chicory Flower Essence contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What's in this bottle?
One active ingredient: chicory flower infusion (1:6000 strength). The liquid is water and brandy.
Can I take it if I'm pregnant?
Traditional sources warn that medicinal amounts may stimulate the uterus, so it's best avoided during pregnancy. This is based on traditional knowledge, not modern clinical data — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation.
Can I take it while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety information to know either way. It's best to avoid medicinal amounts while nursing. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.
What side effects might I notice?
The most common are gas, bloating, belching, and stomach pain. If you're allergic to ragweed or daisy-family plants, you may have an allergic reaction — ranging from mild (rash, itching) to severe (trouble breathing).
Does it actually work for the conditions on the label?
The evidence we hold on chicory for neonatal jaundice, fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, indigestion, and high cholesterol is insufficient — we don't have enough data to say whether it works.

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The Full Monographs Behind Chicory Flower Essence’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Chicory

Interacts with 86 drugs

Chicory is best known as a caffeine-free coffee substitute and as a source of inulin, a soluble prebiotic fiber that may support digestion and regularity. Strong human evidence for most othe...

Read the full Chicory monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Chicory Flower Essence's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 13 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Chicory 13 references
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  2. Stone-Dorshow T, Levitt MD. Gaseous response to ingestion of a poorly absorbed fructo-oligosaccharide sweetener. Am J Clin Nutr 1987;46:61-5. PubMed
  3. Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
  4. Bouhnik Y, Vahedi K, Achour L, et al. Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide administration dose-dependently increases fecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J Nutr 1999;129:113-6. PubMed
  5. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
  6. Cadot, P., Kochuyt, A. M., van Ree, R., and Ceuppens, J. L. Oral allergy syndrome to chicory associated with birch pollen allergy. Int.Arch.Allergy Immunol. 2003;131(1):19-24. PubMed
  7. Friis, B., Hjorth, N., Vail, J. T., Jr., and Mitchell, J. C. Occupational contact dermatitis from Cichorium (chicory, endive) and Lactuca (lettuce). Contact Dermatitis 1975;1(5):311-313.
  8. Nemery, B. and Demedts, M. Occupational asthma in a chicory grower. Lancet 3-25-1989;1(8639):672-673. PubMed
  9. Pirson F, Detry B, Pilette C. Occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma caused by chicory and oral allergy syndrome associated with bet v 1-related protein. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2009;19(4):306-10.
  10. Willi R, Pfab F, Huss-Marp J, et al. Contact anaphylaxis and protein contact dermatitis in a cook handling chicory leaves. Contact Dermatitis 2009;60(4):226-7. PubMed
  11. Street RA, Sidana J, Prinsloo G. Cichorium intybus: traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2013;2013:579319.
  12. Bonnema AL, Kolberg LW, Thomas W, Slavin JL. Gastrointestinal tolerance of chicory inulin products. J Am Diet Assoc 2010;110(6):865-8. PubMed
  13. Devi Kt R, Sivalingam N. Cichorium intybus attenuates Streptozotocin-induced pancreatic ß-cell damage by inhibiting NF-?B activation and oxidative stress. J Appl Biomed 2020;18(2-3):70-9. PubMed

See these in context on the Chicory monograph →

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