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Licorice
Licorice

Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza Uralinsis
Chinese Name: Gan Cao
Family: Fabaceae

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Gan Cao
Warm, Temperate, Cool
Full sun, Half sun
3'
1'
Medicinal, Culinary
Perennial
Sandy
Seed, Plant
Spring
1'
Summer
Lilac


COMMENTS:
Chinese Licorice also known as Gan Cao is the one called for in Traditional Chinese Formulas. This perennial has compound leaves with oil glands, white to lilac flowers, and roots and rhizomes that yield licorice. Sometimes difficult to get established, but does well once it is.

Uses: Licorice flavors food, tobacco, drinks, medicines, and sweets. Its expectorant action treats bronchitis. It reduces inflammation, allergies, asthma, gastritis, peptic ulcers, rheumatism, and sore throats. It helps the liver detoxify drugs and is given for liver disease. Licorice strengthens the immune system, stimulates the adrenal gland, and is diuretic and laxative. The roots contain glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than sugar.

Cough Remedy: Licorice contains glycyrrhetinic acid which has some cough suppressant properties.

Ulcers: Concentrates of GA shows healing affects of ulcers but the side effect is swollen feet caused by its water retention properties.

Arthritis: Licorice has anti-inflammatory properties and antiarthritic properties. Discuss with your doctor before using Licorice.

Herpes: Licorice stimulates cell production of interferon, the body's own antiviral compound. Sprinkling some powder on clean sores may help heal herpes.

Infection: Licorice fights disease causing bacteria ( Staphylococci and Strepococci ) and the fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infections ( Candida albicans ). Sprinkling some powdered root on clean wounds may help prevent infection.

Hepatitis, Cirrhosis: Chinese physicians have used licorice for centuries to treat liver problems. Asian studies show the herb helps control hepatitis and improve liver function in people with cirrhosis. Discuss with your doctor.

Caution: Avoid Licorice in cases of high blood pressure, pregnancy and nursing mothers, diabetes, glaucoma, heart disease, or a history of stroke.

Dosage: To make a infection fighting decoction, gently boil 1/2 teaspoon of powdered herb per cup of water for 10 minutes. Drink up to 2 cups per day. For cough add a pinch of licorice root to your favorite drink.


Recipe Files:

Natural Licorice Candy
Treat your family to Licorice Candy to help cold and flu symptoms!

Ingredients: Ground Licorice Root, Ground Anise Root, Molasses, Brown and White flour.
Sorry I do not have the exact measurements as just made this recipe up and changes to taste. Warm up about 1 cup of molasses. Add approx 1 tsp each Licorice and Anise root, or to taste. Add flour till you have a consistency you can roll into tubes. Too much brown flour will give it a bitter taste. I add the brown flour for a healthier treat. Cut tubes into desired length. Can roll in icing sugar for a prettier look if desired. Let cool and candy will harden. This candy is delicious and has the true Licorice flavor. You may also like to read the health benefits of grains to use for alternate flour in this recipe.



The Hoxsey Formula - anti cancer
  • 12 g. Red clover, dried leaf and flower
  • 12 g Licorice, dried root
  • 6 g Burdock, dried seeds or root
  • 6 g Oregon Grape, dried root
  • 6 g Poke (P americana) dried root
  • 6 g Queen's Delight (Stillingia sylvatica), root
  • 6 g Jamaican Quassia (Picrasma, dried wood
  • 3 g Buckthorn, dried berries
  • 3 g Alder Buckthorn, dried bark(aged 1 year)
  • 3 g Prickly Ash, dried bark

The herbs are combined, placed in a pot with enough water to generously cover, simmered for 15 minutes to make a strong decoction and then strained. Traditionally 2-4 tablespoons of theis tea, diluted in 1 cup of water, were taken 4 times daily and again before bed.



Constipation Formula
  • 2 parts Barberry
  • 2 parts Boldo
  • 1 part Cascara Sagrada
  • 1 part Licorice
  • 1 part Rhubarb root
  • 1 part Ginger

Mix all the herbs together. Use 1 teaspoon of the mix per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Drink one cup before going to bed.

NOTE: The links above will take you to products for that condition. You may also like to see the articles on Lung Health,Cough Test, Cold & Flu Recipes, Lungs, Liver Health & Sore Throat.









Commercial Products available from other Merchants
Egyptian Licorice Tea - 6 Units / 16 bag
Egyptian Licorice Tea - 6 Units / 16 bag

Tea - Licorice Root, 30 bag
Tea - Licorice Root, 30 bag

Licorice Bar - Natural, 36 Units / 1.1 oz
Licorice Bar - Natural, 36 Units / 1.1 oz

Licorice Bar - Raspberry, 36 Units / 1.1 oz
Licorice Bar - Raspberry, 36 Units / 1.1 oz

Licorice Chews - Natural, 12 Units / 7 oz
Licorice Chews - Natural, 12 Units / 7 oz

Licorice Bars - Strawberry, 36 Units / 1.1 oz
Licorice Bars - Strawberry, 36 Units / 1.1 oz

Licorice Sweets - (Sleeve of Tins), 12 Units / 1.5 oz
Licorice Sweets - (Sleeve of Tins), 12 Units / 1.5 oz

Licorice Root - Cut and Sifted, 1 lbs
Licorice Root - Cut and Sifted, 1 lbs

Luscious Licorice - 1 lbs
Luscious Licorice - 1 lbs

Licorice - 90 cap
Licorice - 90 cap

SFP Deglycyrrhized Licorice Root Extract  - 60 vegi cap
SFP Deglycyrrhized Licorice Root Extract - 60 vegi cap

Licorice Root, 1 oz.
Licorice Root, 1 oz.

Licorice Root Compound<BR>100 cap
Licorice Root Compound
100 cap

Licorice Root - 100 cap
Licorice Root - 100 cap

Solgar's SFP Deglycyrrhized Licorice 60Vcaps

Solgar's SFP Deglycyrrhized Licorice 60Vcaps

Suggested Use: As an herbal dietary supplement for adults, one (1) to three (3)Vegicaps® daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Serving Size 1 Vegicaps® Amount Per Vegicaps® Ingredients: Total Carbohydrate <1 g (<1%*) Standardized Deglycyrrhized\ Licorice Extract (root)\ (glycyrrhizin <3 mg [<1%]) 250 mg (**) Raw Licorice Powder (root) 225 mg (**) * Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. ** Daily Value (DV) not established. To assure freshness and potency, store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Store away from heat, light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Other Ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Glycerin, PhytO2X® Blend (Natural Vitamin \E [mixed tocopherols], Natural Beta Carotene and Other Carotenoids, Rosemary \Extract [aerial], Vitamin C [L-ascorbic acid]), Water Product Notes: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare


Luscious Licorice Herbal Tea Blend 1 lb.

Luscious Licorice Herbal Tea Blend 1 lb.

Luscious Licorice Herbal Tea Blend 1 lb.


Licorice Root European Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 1 lb: K Licorice Root European Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 1 lb: K

This is Frontier's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Famous for its pungent, sweet flavor, licorice is essential in innumerable candy, confection, beverage and sauce recipes, and makes an estimable liqueur. Licorice is also a traditional herbal remedy. The sweet saponin glycyrrhizin occurs in the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, the original European source, and in Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Chinese licorice. Authorities treat the two as chemically and medicinally identical. As Grieve puts it, 'The Liquorice of medicine and commerce is derived from the sweet root of various species of Glycyrrhiza, a genus which contains about fourteen species, natives of warmer temperate countries in both the New and Old Worlds...' The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 'For catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract and gastric/duodenal ulcers.' 'Side Effects: On prolonged use and with higher doses, mineralocorticoid effects may occur in the form of sodium and water retention and potassium loss, accompanied by hypertension, edema, and hypokalemia, and, in rare cases, myoglobinuria.' 'Average daily dosage: About 5 - 15 g of root, equivalent to 200 - 600 mg of glycyrrhizin; As Succus liquiritiae: 0.5 - 1 g for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract, 1.5 - 3 g for gastric/duodenal ulcers; equivalent preparations.' 'Mode of Administration: Powdered root, finely cut root or dry extracts for infusions, decoctions, liquid or solid dosage forms for internal use (Succus liquiritiae). Duration of Administration: Not longer than 4 - 6 weeks without medical advice. There is no objection to using licorice root as a flavoring agent up to a maximum daily dosage equivalent to 100 mg glycyrrhizin.' 'Actions: According to controlled clinical studies, glycyrrhizic acid and the aglycone of glycyrrhizic acid accelerate the healing of gastric ulcers. Secretolytic and expectorant effects have been confirmed in tests on rabbits. In the isolated rabbit ileum, an antispasmodic action has been observed at concentrations of 1:2500 - 1:5000.' Although the Commission E lists severe liver disease as a contraindication, less severe liver disease can be helped by the use of licorice. Hepatoprotective licorice tea is widely used as a liver tonic in Japan. Licorice's triterpene glycyrrhizin has been shown to prevent liver injury from such agents as carbon tetrachloride, benzene hexachloride and PCB. Glycyrrhizin aids antibody production and inhibits the growth of several DNA and RNA viruses, irreversibly inactivating the Herpes simplex virus. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The chief constituent of Liquorice root [Glycyrrhiza glabra], to which its sweet taste is due, is Glycyrrhizin (6 to 8 per cent), obtainable in the form of a sweet, white crystalline powder, consisting of the calcium and potassium salts of g


Phytoestrogen Body Cream with Doug Quai, Licorice and Black Cohosh 2 oz: K Phytoestrogen Body Cream with Doug Quai, Licorice and Black Cohosh 2 oz: K

Phytoestrogen Cream contains plant compounds with phytoestrogenic activity, which may be beneficial in balancing the female system. Menopause Solutions Phytoestrogen Body Cream provides natural estrogen from plant sources. Phytoesrogen are plant compounds that are structurally similar to estrogen, They have been shown to produce a balancing effect on a women. Research shows that these plant compounds can help balance and stabilize your system. This unique product, which does not include estrogen, includes phytoestrogen-containing herbs Dong Quai, Licorice, Chaste Tree Berry, Black Cohosh and Red Clover. Vitamin E is included for its antioxidant properties and moisturizing benefits. Phytoestrogens Defined From the desk of Deb Moskowitz, N.D., a TFH [transitionsforhealth.com] Women's Institute Physician: 'The word phytoestrogen comes from 'phyto,' meaning plant, and 'estrogen,' signifying their ability to affect estrogenic activity in your body. Although phytoestrogens may have some similar actions to estrogens, they are not the true estrogens that your body produces. Phytoestrogens are a group of compounds found in plants that influence estrogen activity. They can bind to receptor sites in your body and have either 'pro-estrogenic' or 'anti-estrogenic' effects, depending on how much estrogen you are already producing. If your estrogen level is low, as it is in menopause, empty receptor sites can be filled with phytoestrogens which can produce a weak pro-estrogenic effect. If your estrogen levels are high, as in some women who suffer from menstrual irregularities and endometriosis, then phytoestrogens can compete with our own estrogens for binding to receptors. In this case, when the phytoestrogens are successful they decrease overall estrogenic activity because their effect on target tissues is less than if our stronger estrogens has been allowed to bind.' 'Hundreds of plants contain phytoestrogens. Some of the more well known include Red Clover, Licorice, and Soy. Historically, these plants have been used to balance hormones and control fertility. Recently, there has been a resurgence of phytoestrogen research as women demand options to conventional hormone replacement therapy.' Kalyx Fulfillment Center ships only to the USA and Canada


Licorice Mint Non-Tobacco Chew 1.2 oz Plastic Canister: K Licorice Mint Non-Tobacco Chew 1.2 oz Plastic Canister: K

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Licorice Root - Honey-Coated (Glycyrrhiza uralensis; Gan Cao - Zhi) 5:1 Extract Powder 100 gm: V Licorice Root - Honey-Coated (Glycyrrhiza uralensis; Gan Cao - Zhi) 5:1 Extract Powder 100 gm: V

This is a potent 5 to 1 powdered extract, meaning that one gram of extract is equal in potency to 5 grams of herb. This extract is packed in Plum Flower Brand's nitrogen-flushed, safety-sealed dispenser bottle, a sample of which is pictured above. Plum Flower is one of the most distinguished herb houses in the world. This is a pure herbal product with no additives. Extracted from sulfur-free and chlorine-free herbs for superior quality. Manufactured in a low-temperature water extraction process to preserve herb integrity. Extracted essential oils are replenished for proper potency. Strict quality control testing to ensure microbiological and heavy metal safety. Only powdered herb added to maintain purity (no artificial fillers such as lactose, cellulose or starch used). TLC (Thin-layer Chromatography) tested to guarantee product quality. Plum Flower takes great care to preserve delicate herbal oils, which are first evaporated using either a water or water-alcohol base in a process that never exceeds 100° centigrade. Sealed vacuum chargers precisely control the temperature, ensuring that none of the oils are lost. Cheaper, high-temperature methods are common industry practice, but these tend to burn off the vital oils. The facilities in Lanzhou and Guang Zhou, China, scientifically test each batch of herbs before, during and after the processing to make sure that all the active ingredients are present. Herbs are also tested to ensure that the formulas surpass all FDA guidelines regarding heavy metals. Those herbs exported to the U.S. are voluntarily submitted to the FDA for approval. Finally, batches are regularly sent out for quality control testing in third-party labs to double-ensure that Plum Flower products are 100% free of pharmaceuticals, preservatives and dyes. The Lanzhou and Guang Zhou factories are so clean, they are certified by the Australian Governments Therapeutic Goods Administration (GMP). These standards surpass any of the FDA, and are considered the highest for any government agency in the world. Varuna Fulfillment Center items are special ordered. These take an extra week to deliver.


Licorice Root European Powder Cert. Organic (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 1 lb: K Licorice Root European Powder Cert. Organic (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 1 lb: K

This is Frontier's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Famous for its pungent, sweet flavor, licorice is essential in innumerable candy, confection, beverage and sauce recipes, and makes an estimable liqueur. Licorice is also a traditional herbal remedy. The sweet saponin glycyrrhizin occurs in the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, the original European source, and in Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Chinese licorice. Authorities treat the two as chemically and medicinally identical. As Grieve puts it, 'The Liquorice of medicine and commerce is derived from the sweet root of various species of Glycyrrhiza, a genus which contains about fourteen species, natives of warmer temperate countries in both the New and Old Worlds...' The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 'For catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract and gastric/duodenal ulcers.' 'Side Effects: On prolonged use and with higher doses, mineralocorticoid effects may occur in the form of sodium and water retention and potassium loss, accompanied by hypertension, edema, and hypokalemia, and, in rare cases, myoglobinuria.' 'Average daily dosage: About 5 - 15 g of root, equivalent to 200 - 600 mg of glycyrrhizin; As Succus liquiritiae: 0.5 - 1 g for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract, 1.5 - 3 g for gastric/duodenal ulcers; equivalent preparations.' 'Mode of Administration: Powdered root, finely cut root or dry extracts for infusions, decoctions, liquid or solid dosage forms for internal use (Succus liquiritiae). Duration of Administration: Not longer than 4 - 6 weeks without medical advice. There is no objection to using licorice root as a flavoring agent up to a maximum daily dosage equivalent to 100 mg glycyrrhizin.' 'Actions: According to controlled clinical studies, glycyrrhizic acid and the aglycone of glycyrrhizic acid accelerate the healing of gastric ulcers. Secretolytic and expectorant effects have been confirmed in tests on rabbits. In the isolated rabbit ileum, an antispasmodic action has been observed at concentrations of 1:2500 - 1:5000.' Although the Commission E lists severe liver disease as a contraindication, less severe liver disease can be helped by the use of licorice. Hepatoprotective licorice tea is widely used as a liver tonic in Japan. Licorice's triterpene glycyrrhizin has been shown to prevent liver injury from such agents as carbon tetrachloride, benzene hexachloride and PCB. Glycyrrhizin aids antibody production and inhibits the growth of several DNA and RNA viruses, irreversibly inactivating the Herpes simplex virus. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The chief constituent of Liquorice root [Glycyrrhiza glabra], to which its sweet taste is due, is Glycyrrhizin (6 to 8 per cent), obtainable in the form of a sweet, white crystalline powder, consisting of the calcium and potassium salts of g


Licorice Root Chinese Sliced (Glycyrrhiza uralensis; Gan Cao) 1 lb: C Licorice Root Chinese Sliced (Glycyrrhiza uralensis; Gan Cao) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Famous for its pungent, sweet flavor, licorice is essential in innumerable candy, confection, beverage and sauce recipes, and makes an estimable liqueur. Licorice is also a traditional herbal remedy. The sweet saponin glycyrrhizin occurs in the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, the original European source, and in Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Chinese licorice. Authorities treat the two as chemically and medicinally identical. As Grieve puts it, 'The Liquorice of medicine and commerce is derived from the sweet root of various species of Glycyrrhiza, a genus which contains about fourteen species, natives of warmer temperate countries in both the New and Old Worlds...' The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 'For catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract and gastric/duodenal ulcers.' 'Side Effects: On prolonged use and with higher doses, mineralocorticoid effects may occur in the form of sodium and water retention and potassium loss, accompanied by hypertension, edema, and hypokalemia, and, in rare cases, myoglobinuria.' 'Average daily dosage: About 5 - 15 g of root, equivalent to 200 - 600 mg of glycyrrhizin; As Succus liquiritiae: 0.5 - 1 g for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract, 1.5 - 3 g for gastric/duodenal ulcers; equivalent preparations.' 'Mode of Administration: Powdered root, finely cut root or dry extracts for infusions, decoctions, liquid or solid dosage forms for internal use (Succus liquiritiae). Duration of Administration: Not longer than 4 - 6 weeks without medical advice. There is no objection to using licorice root as a flavoring agent up to a maximum daily dosage equivalent to 100 mg glycyrrhizin.' 'Actions: According to controlled clinical studies, glycyrrhizic acid and the aglycone of glycyrrhizic acid accelerate the healing of gastric ulcers. Secretolytic and expectorant effects have been confirmed in tests on rabbits. In the isolated rabbit ileum, an antispasmodic action has been observed at concentrations of 1:2500 - 1:5000.' Although the Commission E lists severe liver disease as a contraindication, less severe liver disease can be helped by the use of licorice. Hepatoprotective licorice tea is widely used as a liver tonic in Japan. Licorice's triterpene glycyrrhizin has been shown to prevent liver injury from such agents as carbon tetrachloride, benzene hexachloride and PCB. Glycyrrhizin aids antibody production and inhibits the growth of several DNA and RNA viruses, irreversibly inactivating the Herpes simplex virus. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The chief constituent of Liquorice root [Glycyrrhiza glabra], to which its sweet taste is due, is Glycyrrhizin (6 to 8 per cent), obtainable in the form of a sweet, white crystalline powder, consisting of the calcium and potassium salts of glycyrrhizic acid. The drug also contains sugar,


Licorice Root Chinese C/S (Glycyrrhiza uralensis; Gan Cao) 1 lb: C Licorice Root Chinese C/S (Glycyrrhiza uralensis; Gan Cao) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Famous for its pungent, sweet flavor, licorice is essential in innumerable candy, confection, beverage and sauce recipes, and makes an estimable liqueur. Licorice is also a traditional herbal remedy. The sweet saponin glycyrrhizin occurs in the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, the original European source, and in Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Chinese licorice. Authorities treat the two as chemically and medicinally identical. As Grieve puts it, 'The Liquorice of medicine and commerce is derived from the sweet root of various species of Glycyrrhiza, a genus which contains about fourteen species, natives of warmer temperate countries in both the New and Old Worlds...' The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 'For catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract and gastric/duodenal ulcers.' 'Side Effects: On prolonged use and with higher doses, mineralocorticoid effects may occur in the form of sodium and water retention and potassium loss, accompanied by hypertension, edema, and hypokalemia, and, in rare cases, myoglobinuria.' 'Average daily dosage: About 5 - 15 g of root, equivalent to 200 - 600 mg of glycyrrhizin; As Succus liquiritiae: 0.5 - 1 g for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract, 1.5 - 3 g for gastric/duodenal ulcers; equivalent preparations.' 'Mode of Administration: Powdered root, finely cut root or dry extracts for infusions, decoctions, liquid or solid dosage forms for internal use (Succus liquiritiae). Duration of Administration: Not longer than 4 - 6 weeks without medical advice. There is no objection to using licorice root as a flavoring agent up to a maximum daily dosage equivalent to 100 mg glycyrrhizin.' 'Actions: According to controlled clinical studies, glycyrrhizic acid and the aglycone of glycyrrhizic acid accelerate the healing of gastric ulcers. Secretolytic and expectorant effects have been confirmed in tests on rabbits. In the isolated rabbit ileum, an antispasmodic action has been observed at concentrations of 1:2500 - 1:5000.' Although the Commission E lists severe liver disease as a contraindication, less severe liver disease can be helped by the use of licorice. Hepatoprotective licorice tea is widely used as a liver tonic in Japan. Licorice's triterpene glycyrrhizin has been shown to prevent liver injury from such agents as carbon tetrachloride, benzene hexachloride and PCB. Glycyrrhizin aids antibody production and inhibits the growth of several DNA and RNA viruses, irreversibly inactivating the Herpes simplex virus. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The chief constituent of Liquorice root [Glycyrrhiza glabra], to which its sweet taste is due, is Glycyrrhizin (6 to 8 per cent), obtainable in the form of a sweet, white crystalline powder, consisting of the calcium and potassium salts of glycyrrhizic acid. The drug also contains sugar,


Licorice Root Chinese Sticks Thin (Glycyrrhiza uralensis; Gan Cao) 1 lb: K Licorice Root Chinese Sticks Thin (Glycyrrhiza uralensis; Gan Cao) 1 lb: K

This is Frontier's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Famous for its pungent, sweet flavor, licorice is essential in innumerable candy, confection, beverage and sauce recipes, and makes an estimable liqueur. Licorice is also a traditional herbal remedy. The sweet saponin glycyrrhizin occurs in the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, the original European source, and in Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Chinese licorice. Authorities treat the two as chemically and medicinally identical. As Grieve puts it, 'The Liquorice of medicine and commerce is derived from the sweet root of various species of Glycyrrhiza, a genus which contains about fourteen species, natives of warmer temperate countries in both the New and Old Worlds...' The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 'For catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract and gastric/duodenal ulcers.' 'Side Effects: On prolonged use and with higher doses, mineralocorticoid effects may occur in the form of sodium and water retention and potassium loss, accompanied by hypertension, edema, and hypokalemia, and, in rare cases, myoglobinuria.' 'Average daily dosage: About 5 - 15 g of root, equivalent to 200 - 600 mg of glycyrrhizin; As Succus liquiritiae: 0.5 - 1 g for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract, 1.5 - 3 g for gastric/duodenal ulcers; equivalent preparations.' 'Mode of Administration: Powdered root, finely cut root or dry extracts for infusions, decoctions, liquid or solid dosage forms for internal use (Succus liquiritiae). Duration of Administration: Not longer than 4 - 6 weeks without medical advice. There is no objection to using licorice root as a flavoring agent up to a maximum daily dosage equivalent to 100 mg glycyrrhizin.' 'Actions: According to controlled clinical studies, glycyrrhizic acid and the aglycone of glycyrrhizic acid accelerate the healing of gastric ulcers. Secretolytic and expectorant effects have been confirmed in tests on rabbits. In the isolated rabbit ileum, an antispasmodic action has been observed at concentrations of 1:2500 - 1:5000.' Although the Commission E lists severe liver disease as a contraindication, less severe liver disease can be helped by the use of licorice. Hepatoprotective licorice tea is widely used as a liver tonic in Japan. Licorice's triterpene glycyrrhizin has been shown to prevent liver injury from such agents as carbon tetrachloride, benzene hexachloride and PCB. Glycyrrhizin aids antibody production and inhibits the growth of several DNA and RNA viruses, irreversibly inactivating the Herpes simplex virus. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The chief constituent of Liquorice root [Glycyrrhiza glabra], to which its sweet taste is due, is Glycyrrhizin (6 to 8 per cent), obtainable in the form of a sweet, white crystalline powder, consisting of the calcium and potassium sal


Licorice Root European Sticks Thick (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 1 lb: K Licorice Root European Sticks Thick (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 1 lb: K

This is Frontier's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Famous for its pungent, sweet flavor, licorice is essential in innumerable candy, confection, beverage and sauce recipes, and makes an estimable liqueur. Licorice is also a traditional herbal remedy. The sweet saponin glycyrrhizin occurs in the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, the original European source, and in Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Chinese licorice. Authorities treat the two as chemically and medicinally identical. As Grieve puts it, 'The Liquorice of medicine and commerce is derived from the sweet root of various species of Glycyrrhiza, a genus which contains about fourteen species, natives of warmer temperate countries in both the New and Old Worlds...' The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 'For catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract and gastric/duodenal ulcers.' 'Side Effects: On prolonged use and with higher doses, mineralocorticoid effects may occur in the form of sodium and water retention and potassium loss, accompanied by hypertension, edema, and hypokalemia, and, in rare cases, myoglobinuria.' 'Average daily dosage: About 5 - 15 g of root, equivalent to 200 - 600 mg of glycyrrhizin; As Succus liquiritiae: 0.5 - 1 g for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract, 1.5 - 3 g for gastric/duodenal ulcers; equivalent preparations.' 'Mode of Administration: Powdered root, finely cut root or dry extracts for infusions, decoctions, liquid or solid dosage forms for internal use (Succus liquiritiae). Duration of Administration: Not longer than 4 - 6 weeks without medical advice. There is no objection to using licorice root as a flavoring agent up to a maximum daily dosage equivalent to 100 mg glycyrrhizin.' 'Actions: According to controlled clinical studies, glycyrrhizic acid and the aglycone of glycyrrhizic acid accelerate the healing of gastric ulcers. Secretolytic and expectorant effects have been confirmed in tests on rabbits. In the isolated rabbit ileum, an antispasmodic action has been observed at concentrations of 1:2500 - 1:5000.' Although the Commission E lists severe liver disease as a contraindication, less severe liver disease can be helped by the use of licorice. Hepatoprotective licorice tea is widely used as a liver tonic in Japan. Licorice's triterpene glycyrrhizin has been shown to prevent liver injury from such agents as carbon tetrachloride, benzene hexachloride and PCB. Glycyrrhizin aids antibody production and inhibits the growth of several DNA and RNA viruses, irreversibly inactivating the Herpes simplex virus. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The chief constituent of Liquorice root [Glycyrrhiza glabra], to which its sweet taste is due, is Glycyrrhizin (6 to 8 per cent), obtainable in the form of a sweet, white crystalline powder, consisting of the calcium and potassium sal


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Black Licorice - Yankee Candles 1032636 Black Licorice - Yankee Candles 1032636

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Always the right color for the occasion, it's frightfully delightful with the sweet scent of licorice and a black cat on the label.

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