Licorice Root Sticks

Traditional healthcare providers believe licorice root can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including eczema, bronchitis, constipation, heartburn, stomach ulcers, and menstrual cramps. Although licorice is generally safe to use, consuming too much can lead to severe side effects

Benefits:

• Skin inflammation and infection
• Stomach discomfort and ulcers
• Glycyrrhizin may help treat hepatitis C, a virus that infects the liver
• licorice extract may help kill bacteria in the mouth that cause tooth decay.
• licorice may help treat sore throats and other upper respiratory disorders.
• Menopause and Menstrual Symptoms

Suggested uses

People can use licorice in a variety of ways for medicinal purposes, such as:

mixing the herb with a skin-friendly gel, such as aloe vera gel, to help eczema
steeping loose herbs in hot water to make tea for a sore throat

Tea: To make licorice root tea, boil 1 cup of water and pour over one licorice root. Allow licorice root to steep for 5 minutes. Strain and serve.

Precautions
Consuming large quantities of glycyrrhizin can result in side effects. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

Note that in large amounts and in people with hypertension or heart, kidney or lung disease, licorice that contains glycyrrhizin can cause adverse reactions.