An ancient herb, Licorice Root has medicinal properties still used in modern days. In fact, Japanese healers have been known to use licorice routinely to prevent certain viral conditions, and the Chinese culture has used this remedy to support healthy respiratory function. Even back in the early 1900′s, our founder, Joseph Meyer, knew about the healthy powers of this common plant. This is an excerpt from Mr. Meyer’s flagship book, “The Herbalist.”
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
Common Name: Sweet Wood
Part Used: The dried root
Description: Licorice is a perennial herb, 2 to 5 feet high. Leaflets in pairs of 4 to 7, ovate, smooth, glutinous, beneath, dark green; flowers yellowish white or purplish, pulse shapes racemes, fruit legume 1 inch long, brown, ovate, flat. 1 to 6 seeded; root grayish brown or dark brown, wrinkled lengthwise, internally yellow, taste sweetish.
Properties: Licorice is a demulcent, expactorant, and laxative.
Dose: A teaspoonful of the dried root to a cup of boiling water. Drink cold one or two cupfuls a day, a large mouthful at a time.; of the tincture, 1/2 to 1 fl. dr.
Today, you can enjoy from Botanic Choice our Licorice Root Herbal Tea. Not only does it taste great, but it’s great for digestive support, respiratory health, and even immune support because of its antioxidants. It should be noted that excessive use of licorice tea has been reported to raise blood pressure, but the withdrawal of the consumption of this tea may reverse the effects. Studies suggest that no more than 100 mg of licorice be consumed daily.
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