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Glycyrrhiza Glabra is a common herb from the Legume family. The part of the plant that is used is the roots and the lower stem. It is also known as Kan-T’sao, Licorice Root or Liquorice.
Health Benefits:
- may alleviate hypertension
- may protect Cell Membranes from Hemolysis (the rupture of Red Blood Cells) that often accompanies the ingestion of plant Saponins
- may alleviate Colic
- may alleviate the symptoms of Colitis
- may 'cleanse' the colon
- may facilitate the treatment of Intestinal Permeability
- may prevent and treat peptic ulcers
- may reduce fever
- may suppress inflammation
- may be useful in the treatment of allergies
- may inhibit some types of viruses
- may alleviate the symptoms of Influenza
- possesses antioxidant properties
- may alleviate some cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- may be helpful in the treatment of Hypoglycemia
- may enhance the function of the liver and may inhibit the ability of various toxins to damage the liver
- may alleviate Cirrhosis
- may alleviate (chronic active) Hepatitis
- may alleviate Viral Hepatitis
- widely used in the treatment of chronic Hepatitis B
- may alleviate inflammatory joint diseases
- may “soothe” inflamed Mucous Membranes
- may alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis
- may enhance the function of the Adrenal Glands and is often employed by naturopaths to treat Adrenal Insufficiency
- may alleviate depression
- may improve memory
- may alleviate nausea
- may counteract stress
- may help prevent tooth decay
- may accelerate the healing of Mouth Ulcers
- may alleviate bronchitis
- may alleviate symptoms of the common cold
- may alleviate Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)
- may be useful for the prevention/treatment of Tuberculosis
- may alleviate Amenorrhea (suppressed Menstruation)
- may lower elevated Androgens levels in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients
- may alleviate eczema
- may stimulate the production of Adrenal Hormones
- prolongs the activity of Cortisol
- may inhibit the activity of Monoamine Oxidase (MAO)
Most Licorice confectionery products do not contain any components of the Licorice Herb.
Licorice is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Licorice is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Adaptogens, BurnXpress, Kan Jang and Metabolift.
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