Name:

Liquorice Root

 

Latin Name:

Glycyrrhiza glabra L

 

Action:

has a long history for strength & long life in Chinese Medicine. Used by herbalists as an adrenal tonic - thought to help maintain the metabolism, energy levels and to play a part in maintaining normal fluid levels. Regulates salt & water metabolism, anti-stress, antiviral, increases gastric juices, liver protective, anti-depressive.

Uses:

Weight Management, adrenal exhaustion, water retention, anti-inflammatory, mild laxative.

 

Food Source:

Liquorice root.