Health CareHealth ClinicHealth-Care-Clinic.Org
Diseases & Conditions InjuriesMedical Lab TestsDrugsHerbal Home RemediesHerbal MedicinesVitaminsFruitsVegetables
Herbal Medicines
Dong Quai
Echinacea
Elderberry
False Unicorn
Fennel
Fenugreek
Gamma Oryzanol
Garlic
Gelsemium
Gentian
Ginger
Ginkgo Biloba
Goldenseal
Gotu Kola
Hawthorn Berry
Hibiscus
Horse Chestnut
Horsetail Plant
Iboga
Indian Frankincense Tree
Jewelweed
Juniper Berry
Kaolin
Karaya Gum
Labrador Tea
Laminaria
Licorice Root
Lobelia
Mace
Maggots
Marshmallow
Motherwort
Mullein
Neem
Nettles
Octacosanol
Oleander
Quillaia
Red Bush Tea
Safflower
Saffron
Taheebo
Tansy
Vanilla
White Cohosh
Yellow Dock


Home :: Licorice

Licorice Root - Benefits And Side Effects

Botanical 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

  • A definite power herb for the adrenal glands.
  • A powerful endocrine glandular herb.
  • Acts as a natural anti-inflammatory steroid (cortisone, etc.) without inhibiting the adrenal production of steroids.
  • Helps increase neurotransmitters and steroid production.
  • Has antifungal and antibacterial properties.
  • Aids in the regulation of blood sugars.
  • Promotes tissue healing, especially of the GI tract.
  • A great blood cleanser and detoxifier.
  • Use for hypoglycemia and diabetes.
  • se for ulcerated tissues.
  • Can be used for Candida albicans.
  • Useful in infections and respiratory congestive issues.
  • Helps break up and remove mucus.
  • Used as a laxative.
  • One of the top herbs for hemorrhoids.
  • Good for healing up the whole GI tract.
  • High in phytosterols.

Typical Dosage

Licorice is taken orally. The average daily dosage is:

Crushed Licorice Root: 5 to 15 grams (about 1-1/2 to 5 teaspoonfuls)
Licorice Extract: 0.5 to 1 gram for sinus and throat inflammations; 1.5 to 3 grams for ulcers
Licorice Tea: 1 cup after each meal

Cautions

  • Don't use licorice if you are pregnant or nursing.
  • Avoid licorice if you suffer from an eating disorder; abnormally low blood concentrations of potassium might become exacerbated.
  • Licorice may also increase the effects--and unwanted side effects--of steroid medications such as prednisone (Deltasone).
  • Have your blood pressure checked after taking licorice for a month. If it's higher than normal, discontinue the licorice and consult your doctor.
First AidHealth BlogContact UsRss Feed
Bookmark and Share

(c) Health-care-clinic.org All rights reserved

Disclaimer: Health-care-clinic.org website is designed for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. Always take the advice of professional health care for specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment. We will not be liable for any complications, or other medical accidents arising from the use of any information on this web site. Please note that medical information is constantly changing. Therefore some information may be out of date.