Licorice | Glycyrrhiza glabra | Liquorice root

Licorice root tincture has historically been used for*:

Gastric and duodenal ulcers

Adrenal exhaustion

Withdrawal from steroid drugs (only when supervised by a qualified herbalist in conjunction with GP)

Rheumatoid arthritis

Inflammation

Sore throats

Coughs, bronchitis and catarrh

For sweetening children’s medicines

Side effects and contraindications:

High blood pressure – licorice has been known to cause high blood pressure, sodium and water retention. 

Cholestatic liver disorders, liver cirrhosis, hypokalemia, sever kidney insufficiency and pregnancy.

Active Compounds:

Glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, triterpenoid saponins, sterols, starch, coumarins

Adult Tincture Dosage:

Take 2ml - 5 ml of tincture three times a day (based on 1:3 herb to alcohol ratio)

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Buying Licorice root

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