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==News About Licorice== | ==News About Licorice== | ||
'''7 Health Benefits and Uses for Licorice Root''' | |||
*Source:http://www.care2.com/greenliving/7-health-benefits-and-uses-for-licorice-root.html | |||
:By Michelle Schoffro Cook | |||
If I were stranded on a desert island and could only take one herb with me, it would be licorice. It is one of my favorite herbs, not only because of its unique taste or its profound healing powers, but also because it was one of the first herbs I ever used, and I believe that it played a significant role in boosting my health. Here are some of the health benefits of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra, not the candy that bears its name): | |||
:Adrenal Insufficiency Tonic | |||
The adrenal glands, two small triangular-shaped glands that sit atop the kidneys, are vulnerable to stress from the pressures we face in our fast-paced modern world. The “adrenaline rush” many people get from driving themselves hard to excel or from extreme sports may seem great at the time, but over longer periods it can wear down the adrenal glands, causing a whole host of physical ailments, such as fatigue, poor digestion, sleep disorders, reduced immune system functioning and elevated blood sugar levels. Licorice is one of the best herbs to restore the body’s hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis (the HPA axis), a part of the endocrine system, which regulates the flow of adrenal outputs. | |||
:Immune System Regulator | |||
Unlike drugs that can only either stimulate or reduce the function of an organ or organ system, licorice can both increase and decrease outputs of the body to bring about balance, depending on what is needed. This makes the herb a valuable choice for autoimmune disorders, in which an overactive immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and the skin condition known as scleroderma. | |||
:Anti-inflammatory Antidote | |||
Increasing amounts of research link inflammation to over one hundred health conditions, including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. In a study in the medical journal Natural Product Communications, scientists compared the anti-inflammatory capabilities of several herbs to those of ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin). Licorice proved even more effective than ibuprofen. | |||
Anti-Cancer Natural Medicine | |||
Preliminary research in the medical journal Fitoterapia found that the compound glabridin, found in licorice root, was able to stop the ability of genes for liver cancer from turning on. Other compounds in licorice demonstrate potential effectiveness against cancer of the digestive tract. In breast cancer, the cancer’s own stem cells are believed to cause metastasis (cancer spreading to other parts of the body) and recurrence of cancer. In the journal Molecular Carcinogenesis, scientists found that glabridin could inhibit the functions of cancer stem cells. The scientists conducting the study conclude that licorice root may be “a potential treatment strategy …[and a way to] enhance the effectiveness of breast cancer therapy.” | |||
:Tooth Decay Preventer | |||
Licorice root contains at least two compounds helpful in the prevention of tooth decay: the antibacterial compound glycyrrhizin and the potent decay-preventive compound known as indole. | |||
:Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Solution | |||
The Epstein-Barr virus has been found to be one of the many causal factors for chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis. Long-lasting and severe fatigue is only one of the symptoms of this serious, frequently disabling condition; others include severe muscle weakness and wasting, balance issues, digestive problems, bodily pain and joint pain. Chronic fatigue syndrome has also been linked to an impaired blood-brain barrier, inflammation, liver impairment, adrenal gland weakness, stress and other infections. Licorice root could be one of the most important herbs to treat this condition because of its adaptogenic properties. Research in the cancer journal Oncotarget found that the compounds quercetin and isoliquiritigenin found in licorice showed activity against the Epstein-Barr virus. | |||
:Intestinal Health Booster | |||
Licorice root reduces inflammation in the intestines and helps eliminate waste. Its role in protecting and healing damaged mucous membranes in the intestinal tract has been confirmed by hundreds of studies, according to Daniel B. Mowrey, author of Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine. It also acts as a gentle laxative. | |||
You can purchase pre-made licorice root tea bags. Drink 3 cups daily for up to 3 weeks. Alternatively, take 30 drops of licorice root tincture 3 times daily for up to 3 weeks. | |||
Because it is such a powerful herb, however, licorice can have harmful side effects if misused, so it is important to use it with care. Individuals with high blood pressure or kidney failure, as well as people taking heart medication, should avoid licorice. It should not be used in large quantities or for periods longer than a few weeks without the guidance of a qualified herbalist or medical practitioner. | |||
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'''Goji berries, kale, spirulina... and now LIQUORICE? Top nutritionists go head to head on the top 10 'superfoods' you're spending your money on - are they all hype or a real help?''' | '''Goji berries, kale, spirulina... and now LIQUORICE? Top nutritionists go head to head on the top 10 'superfoods' you're spending your money on - are they all hype or a real help?''' | ||
*Source:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-3185704/Lola-Berry-Rosemary-Stanton-verdict-superfoods-goji-berries-kale-spirulina.html | *Source:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-3185704/Lola-Berry-Rosemary-Stanton-verdict-superfoods-goji-berries-kale-spirulina.html | ||