Licorice is mainly recognized as candy but is a very powerful herbal medicine used for many inflammatory health issues. Licorice root has been used for several thousand years and is one of the main herbal remedies across European medicine.
Habitat & Cultivation
Licorice root is native to Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia, but the herbs' popularity has caused it to be planted and harvested around the world. The plant is harvested after it has grown for 3-4 years and usually grows up to 6 feet.
Uses
Asthma
Canker sores
Inflammatory conditions
Arthritis
Constipation
Parts used
Root
Key Actions
Anti-inflammatory
Expectorant
Demulcent
Adrenal agent
Mild laxative
Constituents
Triterpene saponins (glycyrrhizin 6%)
Isolavones (liquiritin, isoliquiritin, formonoetin)
Polysaccharides
Phytosterols
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 210.
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