Sharing an article from Alive magazine:
Impressive eh? Can actually see the results working almost immediately. Almost.
I'm listing this in my next groceries shopping list. Mix it with some celery and berries. Hopefully will help The Husband's BP.
Having high BP is no fun.
Please make some effort if your loved ones has high BP. No harm trying natural ways.
Got this from Yoga Journal dated back in 1999!
Also known as:
Glycyrrhiza GlabraBenefits of Licorice:- Aphrodisiac (taken with milk and sugar)
- Soothe bowel and kidney irritations
- Cleanse the colon
- Strengthen the liver
- Mild laxative to expel mucous from lungs
- Good to treat sore throats
- Relieves canker sores, eczema, psoriasis.
- Heals herpes (sprinkle powdered roots onto clean sores) (WTF?)
- General abdominal pain, asthma, depression, insomnia
- Menstrual difficulties, nausea, tooth decay
The Nutrients:
- Vitamin B and E
- Choline
- Biotin
- Inositol
- Glycosides
- Isoflavanoids
- Triterpenoids
- Sterols
- Amino acids
Too much of a good thing can become harmful; so use moderately. Excessive use may cause:
- increase sodium
- water retention
- elevate blood pressure
- increase cardiac dysfunction
Licorice Tea:
by decoction:-
Put 1-2 teaspoon of dried licorice into pot/saucepan. Add one cup of water for each teaspoon of licorice. Bring mixture to boil and simmer on low heat for 10-20 mins. Add honey / apple juice after simmerring.
