My name is Chicory Root (chĭk′ə-rē), I'm a perennial herbaceous plant of the Dandelion Family and one of the most common sources of the prebiotic fiber called inulin. Who cares about inulin and prebiotics? Well, this prebiotic plays an important role in reducing inflammation, combatting harmful bacterias, and improving your guts ability to absorb minerals... soooo kind of a big deal!