It is one of the most important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. The root is used medicinally, either powdered or raw.
Liquorice is a demulcent, and has a soothing and coating agent in the digestive and urinary tracts.
Liquorice is also an expectorant, and is useful for treating bronchitis and catarrh build up.
Liquorice also has antiviral properties and is a mild laxative.
Liquorice contains a constituent called glycyrrhizin, which may cause raised blood pressure and water retention in some people. Only common if more than 10gms of root, which equates to around 1gm of glycyrrhizin, is taken for an extended period of time.
Combine 2 – 4g of the root in a cup of water, bring to the boil then simmer for 10 – 15 minutes. Take 3 times a day after meals.
Liquorice is a demulcent, and has a soothing and coating agent in the digestive and urinary tracts. Liquorice is also an expectorant, and is useful for treating bronchitis and catarrh build up. Liquorice also has antiviral properties and is a mild laxative.
