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==News About Licorice==
==News About Licorice==
'''Benefits and Side Effects of Licorice Root Tea'''
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-side-effects-licorice-root-tea-5701.html
:By August McLaughlin
Growing wild in Europe and Asia, licorice has been used to treat a variety of conditions for thousands of years. Standard dosage for licorice tea, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, is 1 to 5 grams of dried licorice root steeped in boiling water, consumed three times daily. Prepared licorice teas and extract, which you can add to hot water, are also available. Licorice should not be consumed longer than four to six weeks and is unsuitable for pregnant women. For best results, seek pre-approval from your doctor.
:Potential Benefits
Licorice root can act as a soothing agent and expectorant, which could make it useful for reducing phlegm and other upper-respiratory symptoms, says the UMMC, such as sore throat and coughing. Licorice root is also used to treat ulcer symptoms, canker sores and digestive problems, such as acid reflux and indigestion. As a weight loss aid, licorice tea may help reduce body fat.
:Effectiveness
Because licorice in all forms, including tea, has not been thoroughly investigated, the overall effectiveness remains unknown. In one study, however, published in the "Journal of Health Science" in 2006, 103 overweight adults consumed licorice oil or a placebo for 12 weeks. People who consumed the licorice oil were more likely to maintain their body weight, while those who took the placebo tended to gain weight. A limited number of small studies have shown cholesterol-lowering, body fat-lowering and acid reflux-reducing benefits of licorice, says the UMMC. One small study showed that a warm licorice tincture, another word for tea, improved canker sore symptoms.
:Side Effects
Some licorice contains a substance called glycyrrhizin. If your tea contains glycyrrhizin, you could experience serious side effects, according to the UMMC, including hormonal problems, headaches, fatigue, high blood pressure, water retention and heart attacks. Higher doses of licorice tend to pose the most glycyrrhizin-related risks. Lesser amounts of licorice can cause arm and leg numbness and muscle pain.
:Drug Interactions
Licorice may interfere with medications, including high blood pressure medications, corticosteroid medications and antidepressants known as MAO inhibitors. Drinking the tea may cause these drugs to work less effectively, worsen side effects or, in the case of blood pressure medications, cause potassium buildup in your body. Licorice may also increase your risk for toxic effects of digoxin -- a drug used to treat heartbeat abnormalities. Women taking oral contraceptives have developed high blood pressure and low potassium levels while consuming licorice, says the UMMC. Discussing licorice root tea with your doctor is particularly important if you are taking medications or supplements or have an illness of any kind.
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'''Licorice, the Sweet Root With Lots of Health Benefits'''
'''Licorice, the Sweet Root With Lots of Health Benefits'''
*Source:http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2100405-licorice-the-sweet-root-with-lots-of-health-benefits/
*Source:http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2100405-licorice-the-sweet-root-with-lots-of-health-benefits/
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Licorice root is one of the most popular food additives recommended for treatment and prevention of diseases of digestive tract. Researches note high efficiency of this natural product in maintenance of healthy digestion, stimulation of gastric juice and fast digestion of food, and also in prevention of heartburn.
Licorice root is one of the most popular food additives recommended for treatment and prevention of diseases of digestive tract. Researches note high efficiency of this natural product in maintenance of healthy digestion, stimulation of gastric juice and fast digestion of food, and also in prevention of heartburn.


The acid, which is present in structure of plant, is used in medicine for prevention of diabetes, treatment of allergic reactions and neutralization of consequences of medicinal intoxications. The fact that the licorice is capable to neutralize various poisons was known a lot of centuries ago. Now this plant is actively used for removal bacterial toxins from organism.
The acid,
 
Licorice root helps to lose weight. Besides positive change of body weight, decrease in level of cholesterol in blood is also observed. All this things allow to normalize a metabolism and to affect your figure essential. However, it isn't necessary to use powder from root only for purpose of weight loss as this vegetable product has the whole range of side effects.
 
:Licorice root side effects
 
However, experts warn against using of root as food additive longer than one week. The maximum term of taking in medical purposes shouldn't exceed 4-6 weeks. Long-term consumption of the acid, which is contained in licorice, can cause deficiency of potassium, hypertension, hypostasis and disease of adrenal glands.
 
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'''Liquorice could be used to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's '''
*Source:http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/science/liquorice-could-used-treat-alzheimers-6936063
: By Fiona Parker
 
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
 
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.
 
The anti-Parkinson’s drug deprenyl also blocks GAPDH’s entry into the nucleus but the study suggests salicylic acid can achieve the same goal.
 
Glyceraldehyde 3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (GADPH) is a central enzyme in glucose metbolism, but it also plays additional roles in cells.
 
Under oxidative stress - an excess of free radicals and other reactive compounds -GAPDH is modified and then enters the nucleus of neurons.
 
It increases protein turnover, the balance between protein synthesis and protein degradation.
 
More synthesis than breakdown indicates an anabolic state that builds lean tissues, more breakdown than synthesis indicates a catabolic state that burns lean tissues.
 
The finding found GADPH led to a catabolic state and cell death which occurs in brain cells in neurodegenerative conditions.
 
Professor Solomon Snyder, from Johns Hopkins University said: “The enzyme GAPDH, long thought to function solely in glucose metabolism, is now known to participate in intracellular signalling.
 
“The new study establishes that GAPDH is a target for salicylate drugs related to aspirin, and hence may be relevant to the therapeutic actions of such drugs.”
 
Previous research has identified ‘targets’ that the acid binds to in plants, and many of these have equivalent targets in humans.
 
Earlier this year lead author Professor Daniel Klessig at Boyce Thompson Institute and Cornell University identified another novel target of salicylic acid called HMGB1 (High Mobility Group Box 1).
 
HMGB1 causes inflammation and is associated with several diseases, including arthritis, lupus, sepsis, atherosclerosis and certain cancers.
 
Low levels of salicylic acid block these pro-inflammatory activities, and the salicylic acid derivatives were 40 to 70 times more potent than salicylic acid at inhibiting these pro-inflammatory activities.
 
Professor Klessig said: “A better understanding of how salicylic acid and its derivatives regulate the activities of GAPDH and HMGB1, coupled with the discovery of much more potent synthetic and natural derivatives of salicylic acid, provide great promise for the development of new and better salicylic acid-based treatments of a wide variety of prevalent, devastating diseases.”
 
Salicylic acid is used in skin care products including anti-dandruff shampoos and acne treatments.
 
Natural sources include blackberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi fruits, apricots, green pepper, olives, tomatoes, radish, chicory, almonds, water chestnuts and peanuts.
 
The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE.
 
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'''Licorice root could help treat diabetes: study'''
*Source:http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/licorice-root-treat-diabetes-study-article-1.1064818
:(Daily News)
 
A new German study has found that licorice root may contain anti-diabetic properties.
 
In addition to having anti-inflammatory properties, substances called amorfrutins from the plant’s root were found to reduce blood sugar levels in mice.
 
Furthermore, the study, published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week , found the substance helped prevent the mice from developing a fatty liver and improved insulin resistance, leading scientists to suggest that licorice root could be used in the treatment of complex metabolic disorders.
 
In their study, the amorfrutins worked by activating various genes that reduced the plasma concentration of certain fatty acids and glucose, researchers said. The reduced glucose level, in turn, prevented the development of insulin resistance.
 
But before you go tucking into a bag of black licorice candy, scientists point out that the concentration of amorfrutins is too low to be effective in sweets or tea.
 
Extracting the nutrients in large concentrations, however, could be used on an industrial scale, they say.
 
Earlier this year, another study published in the Journal of Natural Products found that two substances in licorice were able to kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease.
 
In traditional Chinese herbal medicine, licorice root has also been used extensively to treat everything from respiratory to digestive problems.
 
Meanwhile, last year the US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to adults over the age of 40 to limit their consumption of black licorice, which has been shown to cause irregular heart rhythms or arrhythmia.
 
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'''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'''
*Source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11621887/Liquorice-helps-in-fight-against-tooth-decay.html
:(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.
 
 
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'''Liquorice stops 'herpes' cancer '''
*Source:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4307907.stm
:(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.
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'''Stunning Health Benefits of Licorice'''
*Source:http://www.foodworldnews.com/articles/65629/20160227/stunning-health-benefits-licorice.htm
: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.
 
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'''The benefits of licorice root'''
*Source:http://www.todayszaman.com/health_the-benefits-of-licorice-root_271817.html
: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.
 
 
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'''How to Make Lavender Lemonade to Get Rid of Headaches and Anxiety'''
*Source:http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/fitness-and-wellbeing/192831/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.
 
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'''Liquorice could be used to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's'''
*Source:http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/science/liquorice-could-used-treat-alzheimers-6936063
: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.
 
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'''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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