Effect of Common Chicory Essence and Phototherapy on Serum Bilirubin Levels in Preterm Infants Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: An In Vitro Study

: Jaundice is a common neonatal disorder that occurs in most term and preterm infants. Chicory or dandelion flower has long been used the treatment of jaundice. This study aimed to investigate effect chicory essence phototherapy on serum bilirubin levels infants admitted intensive care unit (NICU) Valiasr Hospital Birjand, Iran. vitro was conducted with gestational age less than 37 weeks weight 2500 g. Bilirubin blood samples from 21 were measured before after addition distilled water. Then, performed, again. Data analyzed using SPSS (version 21). The mean 1542.8 ± 453.5 In group, total 5.29 1.55 0.18 0.07 mg/dL intervention, respectively (P < 0.001). indirect 4.96 1.59 changes water groups 5.15 1.70 5.43 1.99 mg/dL, = 0.62). results showed both decreased direct concentrations. not significant, there no difference between two groups. Totally, had reducing level