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SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Glycyrrhiza Glabra
AKA:
Cultivated Licorice, Liquirita, Liquorice,
Madhuka, Meyankoku, Russian Liquorice, Sus Maikik, Sweetwood, True
Licorice, Liquorice-root
ORIGIN:
China
CIRCA:
Pre-History
TYPE OF PLANT:
Bean
Family
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Flavonoids, Glycyrrhizin
ABOUT:
Long ago, in China,
Licorice acquired the name of 'The Great Detoxifier'. They believed
that continuous consumption of Licorice Root would help to rid the
body of poisons and could contribute to the Body's Blood Building
efforts. It has since been used in many Chinese prescriptions
treating Dry Coughs and Lung Disorders, Asthma, Sore Throats,
Laryngitis, Ulcers, as well as Inflammation of the Urinary and
Intestinal Tracts. It is said that Licorice Root increases Vital
Energy, and that it is able to strengthen Digestive and Metabolic
Function. It is believed that Licorice Root harmonizes the
ingredients in an herbal formulation and eliminates any harshness,
thus promoting smooth activity of the herbs. Licorice is useful in
the treatment of Peptic Ulcers, Abdominal Colic, Stomach
Inflammation, Colitis, and has been used as an expectorant in case
of Bronchitis.
BENEFITS:
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