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Licorice
is a perennial herb native to southern Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean.
It is extensively cultivated in Russia, Spain, Iran, and India, and
is one of the most popular and widely consumed herbs in the world. Although
many know this herb for its flavoring in candy, Licorice contains many
health benefits. Ancient cultures on every continent have used Licorice,
the first recorded use by the Egyptians in the 3rd century BC. The Egyptians
and the Greeks recognized the herb's benefits in treating coughs and
lung disease. Licorice is the second most prescribed herb in China followed
by Ginseng, which is suggested for treatment of the spleen, liver
and kidney. The Japanese use a Licorice preparation to treat hepatitis.
The most
common medical use for Licorice is for treating upper respiratory ailments
including coughs, hoarseness, sore throat, and bronchitis. It can be
as effective as codeine, and safer, when used as a cough suppressant.
Rhizomes in Licorice have a high mucilage content which, when mixed
with water or used in cough drops, sooths irritated mucous membranes.
The drug also has an expectorant effect that increases the secretion
of the bronchial glands. Licorice is an effective remedy for throat
irritations, lung congestion, and bronchitis.
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Purchase Online
You can get Licorice Supplements online
at stores below:
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The
Vitamin Shoppe
Americas Health
Superstore and leading value price retailer of vitamins, supplements, and
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Great selections of quality, all-natural products for a healthy lifestyle, including vitamins and minerals, supplements, herbs, and more.
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Puritan's Pride
Puritan's Pride
manufactures over 1,000 high quality vitamins, minerals, herbs and other
nutritional supplements in their own state-of-the-art facilities and produces
supplements in every available form, including tablets, two-piece capsules,
softgels, powders and liquids.
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Offers one of the largest selections of the finest vitamins, herbs and minerals brands available anywhere. They make their marketing and purchasing decisions to maintain their products the lowest prices in the industry.
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The home of the GNC Store. They also teamed up with other great suppliers to bring you a broad selection of vitamins, private label vitamins & herbs, herbal supplements & minerals, body building & dietary supplements, and more at everyday low prices.
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Homeopathic use of Licorice for gastric
irritation dates back to the first century. Today, herbal preparations are
used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers, lower acid levels and coat the
stomach wall with a protective gel. Rarely used alone, it is a common component
of many herbal teas as a mild laxative, a diuretic, and for flatulence. It
has also been known to relieve rheumatism and arthritis, regulate low blood
sugar, and is effective for Addison's disease. The root extract produces mild
estrogenic effects, and it has proven useful in treating symptoms of menopause,
regulating menstruation, and relieving menstrual cramps.
The main ingredient glycyrrhizin has also been studied for it's anti-viral
properties in the treatment of AIDS. In clinical trials in Japan, it prevented
progression of the HIV virus by inhibiting cell infection and inducing interferon
activity. Glycyrrhizin also encourages the production of hormones such as
hydrocortisone which give it anti-inflammatory properties. Like cortisone
it can relieve arthritic and allergy symptoms, without the side effects. The
constituent glycyrrhizin is 50 times sweeter than sugar, making it a widely
used ingredient in the food industry. The distinctive flavor of Licorice makes
it a popular additive to baked confections, liqueurs, ice cream, and candies.
It is also widely used in other medicines to mask bitter tastes and also to
prevent pills from sticking together. Licorice has also been used in poultices
for treatment of dermatitis and skin infections. Along with that, it helps
to open the pores and is used in combination with other cleansing and healing
herbs as an emollient.
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Scientific
Name
Glycyrrhiza
glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis
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Also Known As
Gan cao, sweet
root, glycyrrhiza, Radix liquiritiae, liquorice
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Uses
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To treat bronchitis and chest congestion
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To relieve constipation
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To treat gastrointestinal disorders such
as peptic ulcers
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To treat hepatitis
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To reduce inflammation
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To relieve menopausal symptoms
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To treat microbial infections
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To treat primary adrenocortical insufficiency
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To treat prostate cancer
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Warnings
This product
is regulated by the FDA as a dietary supplement. Unlike approved drugs, supplements
are not required to be manufactured under specific standardized conditions.
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Side Effects
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High blood
pressure
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Lethargy
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Muscle pain
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Cardiac arrhythmias
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Sodium retention
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Hypokalemia
(low blood levels of potassium)
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Hyper-mineralcorticoidism
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Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism
(causing low blood levels of potassium and high sodium retention)
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Decreased libido
in men
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Suppression of scalp sebum
secretion
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