Licorice Root
(Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
Licorice is a fabulous soother for the mucous membranes of the lungs and stomach.
This sweet root nourishes our adrenals beautifully.
Licorice contains Glycyrrhizin which is the major active constituent.
The major constituents are glycyrrhetinic acid, flavonoids, hydroxyl coumarins, and
b-sitosterol.
$6.00 – $11.80
Licorice is a fabulous soother for the mucous membranes of the lungs and stomach.
This sweet root nourishes our adrenals beautifully.
Licorice contains Glycyrrhizin which is the major active constituent.
The major constituents are glycyrrhetinic acid, flavonoids, hydroxyl coumarins, and
b-sitosterol.
- anti-inflammatory
- adrenal tonic
- prevent and relieves a cough
- expectorant
- mucoprotective
- demulcent (a substance that relieves inflammation or irritation)
- antiulcer
- mild laxative
- adrenal depletion
- autoimmune conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
- sore throat, cough, bronchitis
- gastritis, peptic ulcer, GORD
- PCOS, endometriosis, female fertility
- intestinal permeability
- topically: cold sores, shingles, mouth ulcer
Note:
Contraindicated with hypertension, hypokalaemia, oedema, congestive heart failure
Licorice may interact with your medications, so contact us or a medical herbalist/naturopath for further clarification/