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Licorice Root - Benefits And Side EffectsBotanical name: : Glycyrrhiza glabra Actions: Aperient, demulcent, emollient, expectorant, flavoring, pectoral, sialogogue, and slightly stimulant Parts used : Root and dried rhizome Licorice is a flavorful herb that has been used in food and medicinal remedies for thousands of years. Licorice grows wild in some parts of Europe and Asia. A perennial that grows 3 to 7 feet high, licorice has an extensive branching root system. The roots are straight pieces of wrinkled, fibrous wood, which are long and cylindrical and grow horizontally underground. Licorice roots are brown on the outside and yellow on the inside. Licorice products are made from the roots and underground stems of the plant. Licorice is included in most Chinese herb combinations to balance the other herbs and to promote vitality. It is a source of magnesium, silicon and thiamine. Medical uses and benefits of Licorice
Typical DosageLicorice is taken orally. The average daily dosage is: Crushed Licorice Root: 5 to 15 grams (about 1-1/2 to 5 teaspoonfuls) Cautions
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