Licorice
Description
Licorice is a common Herb.
Botanical Name
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice is from the Legume (Leguminosae) family.
Parts Used
Roots
Lower Stems
Health Benefits of Licorice
Cardiovascular System
Licorice may alleviate Hypotension due to Glycyrrhizin mimicking the action of Aldosterone and increasing Blood Pressure. Anecdotal Evidence
Cells
Licorice may protect Cell Membranes from Hemolysis.
The rupture of Red Blood Cells) that often accompanies the ingestion of plant Saponins. Anecdotal Evidence
Digestive System
Licorice (tea) may alleviate Colic. [1]
Licorice may alleviate the symptoms of Colitis. Anecdotal Evidence
Licorice may “cleanse” the Colon. Anecdotal Evidence
Licorice may alleviate the symptoms of Cough. Anecdotal Evidence
Licorice may alleviate Diverticulosis. Anecdotal Evidence
Licorice (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) form) may facilitate the treatment of Intestinal Permeability. [2]
Licorice (2,300 mg of DGL per day) may prevent and treat Ulcers - Peptic due to its ability to inhibit Inflammation. [3]
Licorice (especially Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice) may heal Ulcers - Duodenal. [4]
Licorice (especially Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice) may heal Ulcers - Gastric. [5]
Immune System
Licorice may inhibit Candida albicans due to the Glabridin content of Licorice. [6]
Licorice may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [7]
Licorice may reduce Fever. [8]
Licorice may suppress Inflammation due to Glycyrrhetinic Acid. [9]
Licorice may be useful for the treatment of Allergies. The Glycyrrhizin content of Licorice may increase the effectiveness of Cortisol against Allergies and may inhibit various endogenous enzymes that are involved in Allergy Inflammation. [10]
Licorice may suppress Helicobacter pylori. [11]
Licorice may enhance the function of Macrophages. [12]
Licorice may be useful in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). [13]
Licorice may inhibit/kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis. [14]
Licorice may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Prostate cells due to the Isoliquiritigenin content of Licorice. [15]
Licorice may inhibit some types of Viruses: [16]
Licorice may possess anti-viral activity against the HIV virus that is implicated in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). [17]
Licorice may inhibit the Epstein-Barr Virus primarily due to the Glycyrrhizin content of Licorice. [18]
Licorice may inhibit Herpes Simplex Virus due to Glycyrrhetinic Acid. Anecdotal Evidence
Licorice may inhibit the replication of the Viruses that cause Influenza and may alleviate the symptoms of Influenza due to the Glycyrrhizin content of Licorice. [19]
Metabolism
Licorice possesses Antioxidants properties due to the Glycyrrhizin content of Licorice. [20]
Licorice at 2,500 mg per day may alleviate some cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) due to the Glycyrrhizin content of Licorice. [21]
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