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Licorice Root is a popular herb used throughout the world. It is grown in China where it has been used and studied for thousands of years. Licorice root can act as a soothing agent and expectorant, making it useful for reducing phlegm and other upper-respiratory symptoms, as well as sore throat and coughing. Licorice root is also used to treat ulcer symptoms, canker sores and digestive problems, such as acid reflux and indigestion. Licorice Root is known for its antiviral, antibacterial, antiinflammatory,antispasmodic, antioxidant, antidepressant, demulcent and expectorant activity.
Due to its remarkable healing components, Licorice Root has been used in the treatment of many minor and even severe health conditions including asthma, body odor chronic fatigue, depression, obesity, sore throat, cold and flu, coughs, bronchitis, dandruff, gingivitis and tooth decay, & canker sores. Also, infections caused by viruses such as hepatitis, fungal infections, athlete's foot, heartburn, constipation, peptic ulcer, liver problems, emphysema, psoriasis, shingles, skin rashes.
Licorice also helps with hyperpigmentation, tuberculosis, yeast infections, hormone regulation, mood swings, hot flashes associated with menopause, and PMS. Licorice also helps with muscle cramps, prostate enlargement, bursitis, tendinitis, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis. Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Root (DGL) is often suggested for high cholesterol levels, arterial plaque and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Licorice Root is used to treat many intestinal tract and digestive abnormalities. The flavonoids and chalcones in Licorice Root may help with inflammation and irritation of the digestive tract and the mucus lining of the stomach caused by bacterial infection. Also soothing agents in Licorice Root may soothe and calm the digestion system promoting bowel health. The antiviral, anti-inflammatory and demulcent properties of Licorice Root may also help lubricate the irritated and inflamed respiratory tract and sore throat, relax bronchial spasms, and combat viral illnesses suchas cold, viruses, and the flu.
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