Case Studies

Use of Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) Root for the Treatment of Intractable Hiccups

Abstract

Although hiccups may be a temporary action which need no treatment, sometimes a refractory hiccup would be disturbing to a normal life. In such cases, an underlying etiology is often present, and may be overlooked. One the important etiology claimed in Iranian traditional medicine for intractable hiccups is liver diseases. In this study, management of intractable hiccups by chicory in two cases with the liver obstruction has been presented.

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Hiccups Chicory Cichorium intybus Liver obstruction
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Mohammadi Q, Minae MB, Somi M, Mosaddegh M, Kamalinejad M. Use of Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) Root for the Treatment of Intractable Hiccups. Trad Integr Med. 2016;1(2):66-68.