Original Receipt in Evelyn 1699;25. Endive, Endivium, Intubum sativum; the largest, whitest, and tenderest Leaves best boil'd, and less crude. It is naturally Cold, profitable for hot stomachs; Incisive and opening Obstructions of the Liver: The curled is more delicate, being eaten alone, or in Composition, with the usual Intinctus: It is also excellent being boil'd; the middle part of the Blanch'd-stalk separated, eats firm, and the ampler Leaves by many perferr'd before Lettuce. see succory.