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| Botanical Name |
Glycyrrhiza
glabra |
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| Common Name |
English:
Liquorice. |
| Family |
Leguminosae
(Papilionaceae) |
| Parts Used |
Roots,
stolons. |
| Medicinal Property |
A
very sweet, moist, soothing herb that is anti-inflammatory and
expectorant, controls coughing and has hormonal effects. It detoxifies and
protects the liver. Internally for Addison’s disease, asthma,
bronchitis, coughs, peptic ulcers and allergic complaints. Externally for
eczema, herpes and shingles. |
| Chemistry |
The
main ingredient is glycyrrhizin, a substance 50 times sweeter than
sucrose. |
| Description |
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| Distribution |
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| Economics |
A
basis for most proprietary laxatives. Used as foaming agent in beers and
fire extinguishers. |
| Warning |
Not
to given pregnant women or patients with high blood pressure, kidney
disease or taking digoxin based medication. |
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