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==News About Licorice== | ==News About Licorice== | ||
'''What Is Licorice Root Used For?''' | |||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/licorice-root-used-for-7452.html | |||
:By Stephanie Draus | |||
Licorice has a very long history of medicinal use in Europe and Asia. The Greeks named it "glycyrrhiza," meaning "sweet root," and it has been cultivated in England since at least the 16th century. Licorice is known as a tonic herb, because it has so many uses in healing. It has been used as a soothing demulcent, a gentle hormone balancer and a support to the adrenal glands. | |||
:Demulcent | |||
Licorice root tea will soothe a sore throat. | |||
Licorice root is classed as a demulcent, a substance that is soothing to the tissues. This makes the herb a traditional remedy for sore throats and stomach pains. Licorice tea will soothe and moisturize a dry cough. For stomach pain, deglycyrrhizinated licorice, or DGL, is often taken as a powder or capsule. Licorice causes hypertension in some people, and removing the constituent glycyrrhizin reduces that side effect. | |||
:Hormone Balance | |||
Licorice root has traditionally been used to balance female hormones in cases of premenstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms. Laboratory chemical studies confirm that licorice contains flavonoids that have an estrogenic effect on human cells. Human studies are needed to confirm the hormone-balancing effects of licorice. | |||
:Adrenal Support | |||
Licorice is sometimes used to treat fatigue. | |||
Practitioners of natural medicine often recommend licorice during extreme fatigue and after times of stress. For instance, Dr. Christiane Northrup recommends a small amount of licorice extract to treat conditions that deplete the adrenal glands. Studies are needed on the possible beneficial effects of licorice on the adrenals. | |||
:Cautions and Contraindications | |||
Long-term use of licorice can create high blood pressure. | |||
Long-term use of licorice can cause high blood pressure in some people. If you have hypertension or heart disease, avoid licorice or ask your practitioner about DGL products. Licorice should not be combined with steroid medications. Pregnant women should avoid licorice. Licorice can interact with several common medications, so check with your health care practitioner before adding this or any herb, supplement or medication to your current treatment regimen. | |||
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'''Drink licorice tea for a healthy liver!''' | '''Drink licorice tea for a healthy liver!''' | ||
*Source:http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/drink-licorice-tea-for-a-healthy-liver-b0116/ | *Source:http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/drink-licorice-tea-for-a-healthy-liver-b0116/ | ||