Common Names (AKA): Licorice, sweet root
Main Health Benefits:
Digestive Health: Soothes the digestive tract and helps alleviate symptoms of indigestion and heartburn.
Respiratory Health: Helps relieve coughs and sore throats.
Anti-inflammatory: Contains compounds with anti-inflammatory properties.
Energetics:
Taste: Sweet, slightly bitter
Temperature: Neutral to Warming, Moistening
Effect on the Body: Soothing, anti-inflammatory
Blends Well With:
Herbs: Ginger, cinnamon, marshmallow root, slippery elm bark, peppermint, alfalfa leaf, fennel
Fruits: Apples, pears, and citrus fruits
Teas: Rooibos, green tea, oolong tea, pu'erh tea, or herbal blends (for a sweet, balanced infusion)
How to Prepare:
Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried root per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10-15 minutes, up to 2 times a day.. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane.
Known Precautions/Contraindications:
Hypertension: May raise blood pressure; should be avoided by individuals with hypertension.
Pregnancy: Consult a qualified healthcare provider that is trained in the use of herbs before use during pregnancy.
Heart, Liver, Kidney Issues: Should be used cautiously in individuals with any heart, liver, and/or kidney conditions. It may also interact with medications for any of these issues. Consult with a qualified healthcare provider that is trained in the use of herbs.
Additional Information: Licorice root is a mucilaginous herb which helps to soothe and relax the lining of the gut. It is often used as a natural sweetener and flavoring agent in pharmaceuticals, candies, and herbal remedies due to its sweet taste and medicinal properties. It is often associated with soothing and comforting qualities.
Origin: Egypt, South Africa
Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities. (*organic)
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