Botanical Name:
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Common Name(s):
Licorice
Habitat:
Native to Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia - extensively cultivated elsewhere.
Parts Used:
Roots
Key Actions:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Expectorant
- Demulcent
- Mild Laxative
- Antiviral
- Tonic
Traditional Uses:
- Asthma
- Canker sores
- Gastritis
- Peptic ulcerations
- Arthritis
- Inflamed joints
- Bronchitis
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Mouth ulcers
- Throat ulcers
- Tooth decay
Contraindications:
Discuss use with your doctor or a medical professional if you are taking prescription medication.Preparations:
- Tea infusion
- Tincture
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