Liquorice Fact Sheet

(Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Description...

This herb has been used since ancient times to treat a variety of common ailments. It is sweet to taste and is often used as a gentle and effective laxative.

Chinese and Western herbalists also use liquorice root as a cough suppressant and maintain that it also soothes the mouth and throat. In addition they prescribe it for digestive disorders and maintain that it prevents stomach. It can be applied externally to relieve skin irritations such as eczema and herpes sores.

How It May Benefit You...

Take internally for:

· cough

· sore throat

· colic

· constipation

· heartburn

· stomach ulcers

· arthritis

· hepatitis

· cirrhosis

Apply externally for:

· skin infections,

· eczema,

· herpes sores.

Caution...

You may experience upset stomach, diarrhoea, headache, facial puffiness, ankle swelling, oedema (fluid retention), grogginess, weakness.

Do not use this herb if you are pregnant. Also only use in small doses.

Availability...

Liquorice is available as dried root, liquid extract, and capsules

Always seek professional advice for your particular condition/s before taking herbal mixtures.