Licorice
Not the candy!
Not the candy!
Not the candy!
Decreases swelling, mucus, cough, and increases ability to heal ulcers.*
Natural Support for:
Skin conditions
Indigestion
Peptic ulcers
Upper respiratory condition
Protect against cavities
Also...
In a 60-day study in rats, daily intake of licorice root extract resulted in significant improvements in blood sugar levels and kidney health. This effect has not been confirmed in humans. Licorice root extract has been proposed as a treatment for hot flashes during menopause. However, the evidence on its effectiveness for this purpose is limited. Some studies indicate that licorice root extract lowers body mass index (BMI) and supports weight loss. Yet, other studies have not found any effects on weight. One test-tube study noted that adding glycyrrhizin to a standard hepatitis C treatment significantly reduced the virus’s spread. While promising, these results have not been confirmed in humans.