The Healing Garden Apothecary
Licorice Root: Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Licorice Root: Glycyrrhiza Glabra
*Uses:
Helpful for fatigue and adrenal insufficiency, inflammatory conditions, gastric and duodenal ulcers, bronchitis, PCOS, muscle cramps, painful periods, cough, and upper respiratory catarrh.
A favorite ingredient to sweeten herbal tea blends and is often used as a flavoring agent in candy. Licorice root has been an important herb in Eastern and Western traditions of herbalism for thousands of years. The root can be decocted as licorice tea and infused as licorice extract.
In a recent survey of Western medical herbalists, licorice ranked as the 10th most important herb used in clinical practice.
Precautions
Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Not for use in persons with hypertension, liver disorders, edema, severe kidney insufficiency, low blood potassium, or heart disease. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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