This herb is one of the favorites in Chinese herbal medicine. It has general effects on the whole body.

Description
Licorice Root is an alterative, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, estrogenic, and expectorant.

From Herbal Descriptions by Truman Berst: #3145 LICORICE ROOT (Glycyrrhiza glabra) This herb is one of the favorites in Chinese herbal medicine. It has general effects on the whole body. Its stimulating action helps to counteract stress; and it supplies energy to the body , making it especially useful for those recovering from illness. Licorice works with the lungs, stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, and Adrenals. It contains substances similar to the adrenal cortical hormones and has an estrogenic effect; therefore, it is an impor tant herb for treating adrenal insufficiency, other glandular problems, and female disorders. It is beneficial for the throat and lungs in treating coughs and chest complaints. Its demulcent qualities are useful with inflammation of the intestines and with ulcers.

Licorice induces interferon production and has an antimicrobial activity with an effect on the adreno-cortical system which produces a positive effect against all skin disorders when used internally, and is very effective against skin disorders externally - for example; atopic and infantile eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, neurodermatitis, anal piles, lichen simplexadn, combined with neomysicn to for impetigo. Other uses: adrenal exhaustion, Addison's disease, age spots, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, as a blood cleanser/detoxifier/purifier and protector, to adjusts blood salts, to balance blood sugar, bronchial congestion, cancer, circulation, colds, constipation, coughs, Cushings' disease, dropsy, drug withdrawal, emphysema, endurance, energy, female complaints, fevers, flu, heart strengthener, hoarseness, hypoglycemia, to increase effectiveness of adrenal hormone glucocorticoids in liver, impotency, liver protector, all lung problems, to heal and protect mucus membranes, nausea, to induce ovulation, Parkinson's disease, pituitary, expels phlegm, natural steroids, sore throat, general tonic, ulcers, vitality. CAUTION: large and frequent doses may worsen hypertension.

Ingredients
Licorice Root, R/O Water, 12% Alcohol.

Methodology
Use 6-12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

WARNING: May increase blood pressure and cause water retention.

Traditional Historical Uses
Stimulates the adrenal glands, helps with stress, protects the immune system, helps with coughs and lung congestion, helps with menopause and menstrual cramps, helps to protect the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

Detoxifying Herbs
Blessed Thistle herb,Burdock Root, Devils Club bark, Fo-Ti Root , Holly Leaf , Osha Root, Rhubarb, Schizandra, Yellow Dock Root, Poke Root Tincture

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