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==News About Licorice== | ==News About Licorice== | ||
'''Growing Licorice in Your Herb Garden''' | |||
*Source:http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/growing-licorice-in-your-herb-garden-zmaz82jazgoe.aspx | |||
:By Terry Tucker Francis | |||
Licorice root has a royal history, it was such a valuable herb that no egyptian king would be buried without it, including King Tut! | |||
Learn about growing licorice in your herb garden, including licorice history and a gardening guide. | |||
Growing Licorice in Your Herb Garden | |||
Lately, more and more people have begun to understand just how limited — in both variety and nutritional value our "modern" diets have become. This realization has sparked a new and wide spread interest in the culinary and therapeutic uses of herbs . . . those plants which — although not well-known today — were, just one short generation ago, honored "guests" on the dinner tables and in the medicine chests of our grandparents' homes. In this regular feature, MOTHER EARTH NEWS will examine the availability, cultivation, and benefits of our "forgotten" vegetable foods and remedies . . . and — we hope — help prevent the loss of still another bit of ancestral lore. | |||
You might be surprised to learn that good old-fashioned licorice has an impressive — and in some cases royal — family history. Great stores of the flavorful root were found, alongside priceless art treasures and jewels, in the 3,000-year-old tomb of King Tut. In fact, licorice was considered to be such a valuable herb that no Egyptian king would be without it on his journey into eternity. And even today, a beverage called mai sus, brewed from the sweet yellow root of the licorice shrub, is popular in the Middle East. | |||
The Royal History of Medicinal Licorice Root | |||
The botanical name for licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, incorporates the Greek glykys (sweet) and rhiza (root). If you pronounce the tongue-twisting "glycyrrhiza" quickly and casually, you'll know how it came to be "licorice" in English. | |||
This perennial shrub (it's also known as sweetwood or sweet root) grows wild in Asia Minor, Greece, Spain, southern Italy, Iraq, Syria, Russia, and northern China. Large quantities are now shipped into northern Europe for various commercial purposes, but sweet root may have been taken there first by the Romans who ate it because they believed it increased personal stamina. | |||
Different uses of this medicinal herb have developed over a number of centuries. An old Arabian remedy for skin lesions and blisters, for instance, involved dusting powdered licorice onto the affected skin. The ancient Hindus made a tonic of milk, sugar, and licorice to increase virility, the Chinese have long consumed great quantities of this wonder herb to ward off old age and medieval Europeans believed the root to be so nutritional and thirst-quenching that a small piece held under the tongue could keep a person alive for 11 or 12 days! | |||
Most of our modern supply of licorice is commercially grown for its medicinal value as a natural laxative and for use as an ingredient in cough mixtures. The thick, black syrup extracted by boiling chopped sweet root is 50 times sweeter than sugar cane, and helps disguise less palatable ingredients. | |||
:Grow Your Own Licorice | |||
Of course, most of us know licorice best in the form of the chewy twisted sweets we were fond of as children. Now you can't grow candy sticks in your garden, but you certainly can grow licorice plants from live roots. The wrinkled, brownish yellow rootstock will produce — as it comes up each year — a five-foot shrub. | |||
A dry, stony soil in full sun is best for the herb. The plant's stems will bear alternate pinnate leaves — with three to seven pairs of dark green oval leaflets — and pealike, pale lavender or yellow flowers will blossom throughout the summer. | |||
Licorice stems make a tasty tea. | |||
Homegrown licorice stems peeled of their bark — can be used to prepare a tasty tea . . . or even as teething sticks for small children! | |||
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'''Liquorice helps in fight against tooth decay''' | '''Liquorice helps in fight against tooth decay''' | ||
*Source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11621887/Liquorice-helps-in-fight-against-tooth-decay.html | *Source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11621887/Liquorice-helps-in-fight-against-tooth-decay.html | ||
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Licorice
The medicinal herb Licorice Root as an alternative herbal remedy - Most licorice is grown in Greece, Turkey, and Asia. Licorice contains a compound called glycyrrhizin (or glycyrrhizic acid).Common Names--licorice root, licorice, liquorice, sweet root, gan zao (Chinese licorice)
Latin Name--Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese licorice)
Active Ingredients in Licorice
- Between 6 and 14 percent of the root is the glycoside glycyrrhizin. This calcium or potassium salt of glycyrrhizinic acid is fifty times sweeter than table sugar.
- Licorice contains a number of other triterpenoid saponins, along with plant sterols including sitosterol and stigmasterol.
- The root also contains several other sugars, including glucose, mannose, and sucrose.
- More than thirty flavonoids and isoflavonoids have been identified, including liquiritin and its derivatives.
- Some coumarins and an immunosuppressant called LX have also been isolated.
What Licorice Root Is Used
- For Licorice root has been used as a dietary supplement and as an herbal remedy for stomach ulcers, bronchitis, and sore throat, as well as infections caused by viruses, such as hepatitis.
How Licorice Root Is Used
- Peeled licorice root is available in dried and powdered forms.
- Licorice root is available as capsules, tablets, and liquid extracts.
- Licorice can be found with glycyrrhizin removed; the product is called DGL (for "deglycyrrhizinated licorice").
What the Science Says about Licorice Root
- A review of several clinical trials found that glycyrrhizin might reduce complications from hepatitis C in some patients. However, there is not enough evidence to confirm that glycyrrhizin has this effect.
- There are not enough reliable data to determine whether licorice is effective for stomach ulcers.
Side Effects and Cautions of Licorice Root
- In large amounts, licorice containing glycyrrhizin can cause high blood pressure, salt and water retention, and low potassium levels, which could lead to heart problems. DGL products are thought to cause fewer side effects.
- The safety of using licorice as a supplement for more than 4 to 6 weeks has not been thoroughly studied.
- Taking licorice together with diuretics (water pills) or other medicines that reduce the body's potassium levels could cause dangerously low potassium levels.
- People with heart disease or high blood pressure should be cautious about using licorice.
- When taken in large amounts, licorice can affect the body's levels of a hormone called cortisol and related steroid drugs, such as prednisone. *Pregnant women should avoid using licorice as a supplement or consuming large amounts of licorice as food, as some research suggests it could increase the risk of preterm labor.
- Tell your health care providers about any herb or dietary supplement you are using, including licorice root. This helps to ensure safe and coordinated care.
News About Licorice
Growing Licorice in Your Herb Garden
- By Terry Tucker Francis
Licorice root has a royal history, it was such a valuable herb that no egyptian king would be buried without it, including King Tut!
Learn about growing licorice in your herb garden, including licorice history and a gardening guide. Growing Licorice in Your Herb Garden
Lately, more and more people have begun to understand just how limited — in both variety and nutritional value our "modern" diets have become. This realization has sparked a new and wide spread interest in the culinary and therapeutic uses of herbs . . . those plants which — although not well-known today — were, just one short generation ago, honored "guests" on the dinner tables and in the medicine chests of our grandparents' homes. In this regular feature, MOTHER EARTH NEWS will examine the availability, cultivation, and benefits of our "forgotten" vegetable foods and remedies . . . and — we hope — help prevent the loss of still another bit of ancestral lore.
You might be surprised to learn that good old-fashioned licorice has an impressive — and in some cases royal — family history. Great stores of the flavorful root were found, alongside priceless art treasures and jewels, in the 3,000-year-old tomb of King Tut. In fact, licorice was considered to be such a valuable herb that no Egyptian king would be without it on his journey into eternity. And even today, a beverage called mai sus, brewed from the sweet yellow root of the licorice shrub, is popular in the Middle East. The Royal History of Medicinal Licorice Root
The botanical name for licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, incorporates the Greek glykys (sweet) and rhiza (root). If you pronounce the tongue-twisting "glycyrrhiza" quickly and casually, you'll know how it came to be "licorice" in English.
This perennial shrub (it's also known as sweetwood or sweet root) grows wild in Asia Minor, Greece, Spain, southern Italy, Iraq, Syria, Russia, and northern China. Large quantities are now shipped into northern Europe for various commercial purposes, but sweet root may have been taken there first by the Romans who ate it because they believed it increased personal stamina.
Different uses of this medicinal herb have developed over a number of centuries. An old Arabian remedy for skin lesions and blisters, for instance, involved dusting powdered licorice onto the affected skin. The ancient Hindus made a tonic of milk, sugar, and licorice to increase virility, the Chinese have long consumed great quantities of this wonder herb to ward off old age and medieval Europeans believed the root to be so nutritional and thirst-quenching that a small piece held under the tongue could keep a person alive for 11 or 12 days!
Most of our modern supply of licorice is commercially grown for its medicinal value as a natural laxative and for use as an ingredient in cough mixtures. The thick, black syrup extracted by boiling chopped sweet root is 50 times sweeter than sugar cane, and helps disguise less palatable ingredients.
- Grow Your Own Licorice
Of course, most of us know licorice best in the form of the chewy twisted sweets we were fond of as children. Now you can't grow candy sticks in your garden, but you certainly can grow licorice plants from live roots. The wrinkled, brownish yellow rootstock will produce — as it comes up each year — a five-foot shrub.
A dry, stony soil in full sun is best for the herb. The plant's stems will bear alternate pinnate leaves — with three to seven pairs of dark green oval leaflets — and pealike, pale lavender or yellow flowers will blossom throughout the summer.
Licorice stems make a tasty tea.
Homegrown licorice stems peeled of their bark — can be used to prepare a tasty tea . . . or even as teething sticks for small children!
Liquorice helps in fight against tooth decay
- (Agency, The Telegraph)
Study finds the root has natural plant chemicals that kill mouth bacteria and prevent the build up of plaque
There are numerous benefits of licorice root that people have taken advantage of for centuries. Licorice or liquorice comes from the Glycyrrhiza plant species and is valued for its rich flavor. Used for centuries to sweeten drinks, licorice extract is still widely used today in candies, gum, soft drinks and herbal teas.
•8 Amazing Health Benefits Of Licorice Root
- Immune system
Licorice root to stimulate the immune system, and it is very helpful for people who have auto immune diseases such as Lupus, scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis.
- Healthy hair and skin
Licorice root extract is often used in natural soaps, shampoos, body washes, and deodorants to ward off dandruff, athlete’s foot, skin rash, psoriasis and hyperpigmentation.
- Menopause
The phytoestrogenic and antioxidant activity of Licorice Root is believed to be helpful for hormonal disorders such as fatigue, mood swings, and hot flashes in menopausal women.
- Protects Your Liver
Licorice also helps treat liver disorders, such as jaundice, hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Its natural antioxidant property protects the liver from damage due to free radicals and toxic materials.
- Fights Arthritis
This herb has anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. It has an aspirin-like action that can help soothe pain and swelling, two common symptoms of arthritis. It reduces free-radical damage that causes inflammation and pain.
- Gastric Disorders
Liquorice is used in a number of ways to cure various gastrointestinal and stomach conditions. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it is used to treat colic, heartburn, and chronic gastris (inflammation of the lining of the stomach).
- Hepatitis
The anti-inflammatory properties of liquorice cure hepatitis-associated liver inflammation. Liquorice is also said to fight the hepatitis C virus and supplies valuable antioxidant compounds that help maintain the overall health of the liver.
- Obesity
Licorice extracts may also be effective in preventing obesity. The anti-obesity action of licorice flavonoid oil indicated a significant reduction in the presence of abdominal adipose tissues and triglycerides levels of the body.
- Ginger Licorice Tea Recipe
Ingredients:
2 quarts water ¼ cup licorice root 1 finger’s length fresh ginger, sliced
Instructions:
Fill a pot with 2 quarts of water Add the licorice root and fresh ginger Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes Pour tea through a small mesh strainer piping hot into mugs and serve.
Liquorice stops 'herpes' cancer
- (BBC News)
A compound in liquorice may help to stop people with a herpes virus from developing cancer, research suggests.
A team at New York University found the compound - glycyrrhizic acid - could stop the virus triggering a form of cancer called Kaposi sarcoma.
The infection causes tumours to develop in tissues below the skin, and in internal organs. It is often found in people with a depressed immune system.
The research is published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Many of the herpes viruses that infect people can sit latent in cells for long periods of time.
But when they are reactivated, they can cause painful symptoms and distress.
While treatment for active infections is progressing nicely, it remains very challenging to treat latent infections.
In particular, progress in treating herpes virus latency has lagged behind.
- Infected cells
The New York team showed that glycyrrhizic acid (GA) could kill cells that were harbouring the herpes virus associated with Kaposi sarcoma.
The compound was able to disrupt the action of the key genes that control the virus' ability to stay lurking in a cell, latent, but with the potential to trigger disease.
As a result, production of crucial proteins was knocked out of kilter, destroying the delicate balance between virus and cell, and leading to the death of the infected cells.
The researchers say their work is the first time an anti-viral agent has been found that specifically targets genes required to maintain the virus in a latent state.
They hope it could lead to the development of new drugs to combat latent viral infections.
In an accompanying commentary, Dr Jeffrey Cohen, from the US National Institutes Of Health, said: "While a compound present in liquorice may seem like an unlikely candidate for the treatment of virus-associated cancers, it is important to remember that other traditional drugs have proved highly effective for some infectious diseases.
"Extracts of the wormwood plant, which is a traditional Chinese medication for treatment of febrile illnesses, contain artemisinin - derivatives of this compound have become first-line treatments for drug-resistant malaria.
"Thus, derivatives of GA or other traditional medicines might be used in the future for treating human diseases caused by latent virus infections."
Liquorice, derived from the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, has been used for more than 4,000 years as a flavouring agent in foods, beverages, and tobacco.
It is also used as an alternative medicine for the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers, sore throat, bronchitis, cough, arthritis, adrenal insufficiency, and allergic diseases.
Stunning Health Benefits of Licorice
- By Swarnam John
Licorice is a root obtained from Glycyrrhiza glabra. A sweet flavor which is less instant and tart is extracted from its roots. Candies and sweeteners are flavored with licorice flavor in European and Middle Eastern countries.
- Licorice health benefits
Glycyrrhizin is a component of licorice. It has antiviral, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties. It slows down the progression of viral and autoimmune hepatitis.
Licorice is used to treat high amounts of fat in the blood. It reduces the inflammation of the skin. It is useful in preventing neurodegenerative disorders and dental carries.
It is good for your stomach. Licorice root extract can hasten the process of healing, by repairing the stomach lining and restoring balance in cases of food poisoning, stomach ulcers, and heartburn.
The licorice root is used to treat respiratory problems. It helps in the production of healthy mucus, which boost respiratory function without old sticky mucus, clogging it up.
Licorice root extract reduces stress by promoting a healthy level of cortisol within the body. Cortisol is a steroid hormone and it is released in response to stress.
This wonder root has antimicrobial properties and is very effective for dermatological treatment. Topical gels containing licorice can be very beneficial for the treatment of eczema.
It stimulates the immune system and is very useful for people with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Licorice improves the quality of life for menopausal women. It has phytoestrogen and antioxidant properties which reduce fatigue, mood swings, and hot flashes.
It protects the liver by fighting free radicals and toxins. Licorice is used to treat jaundice, hepatitis, and nonalcoholic fatty liver. It helps to fight gastric disorders and aids in weight loss.
- Licorice tea
It is a famous form of herbal tea. It promotes digestive and respiratory health. The tea is used to promote bronchial wellness and cleanse and detox.
- Health warning
FDA has advised women who are pregnant and breastfeeding to avoid licorice in all its forms. Individuals suffering from high blood pressure should also avoid licorice root.
For healthy people licorice should be taken in small amounts, in which case it is safe. Excessive consumption of licorice may result in adverse effects.
The benefits of licorice root
- By NEŞE KUTLUTAŞ
We cultivate licorice root a lot in our country, but unfortunately a significant amount of it is exported, as its importance to health is either ignored domestically or isn’t well known.
It is a good thing that it is exported, and we should be pleased about being an exporter of this plant, but we should be questioning why it isn’t known or used for remedial purposes in Turkey. The properties of licorice include benzoate, which is an expectorant and a diuretic, substances that resemble cortisone and varying amounts of starch, while roughly 10 percent is natural herbal sugar. Licorice is very effective against coughing.
To get the benefits of licorice’s properties add around 50 grams of licorice into a liter of water and boil it for 10 minutes. Make this tea in the evening and leave it to stand overnight. You may drink two to three glasses of it on an empty or full stomach during the day.
Be mindful of consuming licorice if you suffer from hypertension.
When licorice is used abundantly, it may cause blood pressure to increase, as it reduces potassium levels in the body. Licorice should not be used to remedy brain, vessel or liver disorders.
Keeping your plants healthy
The biggest mistake that we make while taking care of our plants that make our gardens and balconies beautiful is trying to protect them by overwhelming them with chemicals. Instead, you may use natural bug sprays and plant protectors that you can prepare at home. By doing this you can protect both the environment and plants against harmful chemicals.
How to make plant protector
After peeling two cloves of garlic, chop them up and pour a liter of water into a jar. Add the chopped garlic to the water and cover the jar. After leaving it to rest for 24 hours, pour it into a transparent plastic spray bottle, which you can find at any mall, and spray it on your plants.
The benefits of licorice tea
It can be used as a mouthwash to help to heal sores inside the mouth.
It fights off colds.
It functions as an expectorant.
It is good for your vocal chords. Those who rely on their voice should drink this tea in the morning.
It is beneficial for treating stomach and duodenal ulcers and gastritis. If you are suffering from any of these, try drinking licorice tea with some cinnamon after meals.
Licorice tea is recommended for those suffering from acne.
Licorice tea can benefit those suffering from hair loss.
Licorice tea has an antispasmodic effect.
Having a teaspoon of licorice powder after a meal relieves the intestines.
Having the same amount of licorice powder acts a diuretic.
Licorice honey is easily dissolved in water, and its qualities are the same as licorice.
How to Make Lavender Lemonade to Get Rid of Headaches and Anxiety
- (Xpose.ie)
This drink will cure any headache and help with anxiety
Do you ever make homemade lemonade during the summer? Well we do, but it’s usually full of sugar and used as a refreshing drink on a warm summers day.
This time we’re putting a twist on the traditional lemonade, adding lavender to utilize the amazing medicinal properties of lavender. It’s a wonder aromatic herb that calms the senses.
Lavender oil possesses amazing anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antidepressant, antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antispasmodic and sedative properties.
Florida researchers have found that lavender oil benefits include reducing anxiety and lowering pulse rates, in nursing students taking stressful tests. It has also been shown to reduce depression and improve insomnia and ease labour pains.
With all that in mind we cannot recommend this drink enough!
Ingredients:
1 Cup raw honey
12 Cups of water
1 Drop of Lavender Essential Oil
6 Squeezed Lemons
Lavender Springs (Garnish)
Method:
Mix all the ingredients together and leave to chill.
Add more water or honey to taste.
Liquorice could be used to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
- By Fiona Parker
Liquorice root extract could be used to treat Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s, a study revealed.
Salicylic acid, a bitter chemical found in some plants and a critical hormone for regulating plants’ immune systems , is also a component in aspirin.
It binds to the enzyme GAPDH, which is believed to play a role in neurodegenerative diseases stopping the enzyme moving into a cell’s nucleus where it can trigger its death.
But derivatives, such as from liquorice or synthesised versions, were even more effective than aspirin in stopping the enzyme.
Currently 850, 000 people in the UK are living with Alzheimer’s, but this number is expected to soar to over one million by 2025.
There are around 127,000 Parkinson’s sufferers and 12 in 100,000 have Huntington’s - an inherited condition that damages nerve cells in the brain.
Drink licorice tea for a healthy liver!
- Source:http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/drink-licorice-tea-for-a-healthy-liver-b0116/
- By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti
Ditch your morning ginger tea or green tea with this healthy and detoxifying licorice tea to keep your liver healthy. Right from aiding in breaking down the fats in your stomach to flushing out harmful toxins, this organ plays a key role in carrying out various body functions. A herbal remedy to prevent liver disease is to sip a cup of licorice tea.
- How does it help?
Licorice has long been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to treat common liver ailments like jaundice and non-alcoholic liver disease . The antioxidants present in licorice protect the liver from harmful effects of free radicals and toxic materials produced due to digestion of foods. It also has the capability to induce the production of interferon, a type of immune cells, which in turn protects your liver from bacteria.
It also shows a powerful antihepatotoxic effect along with acting as an anti-inflammatory and detoxification agent. A study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences revealed that aqueous extract of licorice showed effective results against carbon tetrachloride-induce toxicity [2]. Moreover, it also offers protection against diclofenac-induced toxicity and liver damage. This herb also helps in lowering the levels of ALT and AST, transaminase enzymes, which are elevated in the case of liver infection.
- How to use it?
Here’s how to make licorice tea at home. Add a pinch of licorice powder to a cup of boiling water and tea leaves. Steep it for 10 minutes and strain the solution. Drink this warm tea every morning. For effective results, drink this herbal tea once a week. Read about top 10 health benefits of Mulethi or Licorice.
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