Sweet wood herbal root 100 g

Licorice Herbal Root 100 g

What is Licorice?

Licorice - Glycyrrhiza L. - a plant recognizable by its pinnate leaves and red, blue, or violet flowers resembling pea flowers. However, what is crucial for us is what is not visible at first glance - the licorice root.

Because in this root lie the most important properties of this plant, and it is the rhizome that is used in traditional medicine and care. In its natural form, it is found in Asian countries and Southern Europe, but it is also cultivated in Poland. Licorice is mainly known for its candies and jelly beans, but not everyone likes its taste. In recent years, its rich health-promoting properties have been increasingly utilized.

Licorice - Properties

Licorice has many properties that have been valued for centuries. Already in the 16th and 17th centuries, it was used as an expectorant for upper respiratory tract diseases to relieve annoying coughs. Interestingly, sweet licorice reduces the number of Streptococcus mutans - the green Streptococcus, which belongs to the natural bacterial flora of the oral cavity and is an important factor in the development of caries and other dental diseases, thanks to its antibacterial properties. This is supported by statistics: in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, where licorice candies are very popular, the caries rate is between 2 and 10 percent.

Licorice and Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers

Licorice accelerates the healing of stomach and duodenal ulcers and also regenerates the irritated gastric mucosa. Therefore, decoction of licorice root is used in the treatment of these diseases. Some recommend its use after gastrointestinal surgery, but this should be discussed with a specialist beforehand.

Ingredients: 100% licorice root. First quality raw material.

Country of origin: Albania

Usage:

It is recommended to add 1 teaspoon of the root to 1 liter of water and then boil covered for 5-7 minutes. Let the decoction stand for 15 minutes and then strain. Drink twice a day, about one hour before meals.

Contraindications

Despite its many valuable properties, licorice should be used with great caution. People with high blood pressure, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid it. Prolonged use of this plant can cause swelling, dizziness, and heart rhythm disturbances. It is also not recommended for people with liver and kidney cirrhosis.

Chronically ill patients and persons taking multiple medications should consult a doctor before taking licorice preparations.