Organic Licorice Root - 4 Oz

Herbs provide many things including substance to food. There are many health benefits of herbs and spices, not to mention they improve the taste of so many foods! Herbs can be perennials such as thyme or lavender, biennials such as parsley, or annuals like basil. They can be used separately to boost health or combined for more potent properties.

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LICORICE ROOT - Used for: coughs, viral infections, eczema, constipation, inflamed mucus membranes, heartburn, ulcers, stress, fatigue, sore throat, “peacemaker” in formulas, hepatitis, asthma. Plant Preparations: pastille, tea, syrup, tincture, candy, capsules, toothbrush. One of the most-used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Frequently used in small amounts in formulas and is considered to be a synergist or peacemaker in that it helps herbs work together more effectively. Has a strong sweet taste (50 times sweeter than sugar) and shines as a demulcent herb, but has numerous powerful uses that go beyond being a simple demulcent. At first sign of scratchy sore throat root teas are the first thing you should reach for. The sweet taste and thick consistency of me seems to magically erase dry and irritated sore throats. Famously used as a pectoral herb. Soothes coughs, especially those dry and irritating coughs that can keep you up all night. Since sore throats and coughs tend to come together this is a wonderful herb to reach for. Add to that its antiviral and antibacterial properties and you’ve got one heck of a useful herb for common upper respiratory infections. Has been used against both pneumonia and tuberculosis. Commonly used for all types of ulcers and other types of inflammation in the digestive tract. Commonly use it for people who have irritated bowels such as those diagnosed with IBS. Has been shown to be effective against heliobacter pylori (hpylori). This means will not only soothe digestive ulcers but can also be effective against the bacteria that often causes these internal wounds. Is a multifaceted antiviral herb that is used for a variety of viruses, including hepatitis, herpes, pneumonia and the common rhino virus (colds). Can be taken internally for viral infections and used externally on viral sores such as herpes lesions. Besides inhibiting viral replication, can stimulate the immune system response to more effectively kill viruses. Has adaptogen qualities and is specific for people with adrenal insufficiency and low cortisol levels. Spares cortisol by inhibiting its conversion to cortisone. Commonly used in adaptogen formulas. A wonderful herb for healthy gums and used to flavour tobacco. Precautions; When taken in large amounts for long periods of time, can increase blood pressure and cause water retention. Some people seem to be more susceptible to this than others. May possibly interact with corticosteroid medications by increasing their effect. If you are on corticosteroid medication then it would be best to work with someone experienced in using these two substances together.

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