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| − | ==Special Precautions of Liquorice :==
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| − | *Do not use if you have hypertension, hypokalemia edema, cirrhosis of the liver, cholestatic liver disorder, and diabetes.
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| − | * Long-term use of licorice can lead to fluid retention, increased blood pressure, loss of potassium and lowered libido as it contains [[isoflavones]] (phytoestrogens). It might lower the amount of serum testosterone slightly.
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| − | * Pregnant women should not use licorice at medicinal doses. There is a danger of high blood pressure or of a hormone imbalance that would harm the fetus.
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| − | * Anyone with a heart problem should use licorice only under medical supervision. Potassium depletion caused by licorice is especially hazardous for such patients. Anyone with pre-existing hypokalemia (low potassium) should not take licorice.
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| − | * People with [[kidney Diseases]], especially the elderly, may be at increased risk of side effects from this herb.
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| − | * [[Gallbladder Disease]] and [[cirrhosis]] are considered contraindications for licorice.
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| − | ==The benefits of Liquorice are:==
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| − | *Licorice is used as a traditional treatment for gastric and duodenal ulcers.
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| − | * Licorice Root has been used as a laxative; to adjust blood sugar, reduce pain from ulcer and arthritis.
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| − | * Steep licorice root and blend with herbal teas to treat gastric disorders and to stimulate the kidneys and bowel.
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| − | * The compound glycyrrhizic acid, found in liquorice, is now routinely used throughout Japan for the treatment and control of chronic viral [[hepatitis]].
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| − | * May be used as a topical antiviral agent for shingles, ophthalmic, oral or genital [[herpes]]
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| − | * Licorice powder has been used externally to treat genital [[herpes]] and [[Cold Sores]] (herpes simplex virus). It is said to strengthen the nerves, promote the memory, and help in cases of [[Liver Diseases]].
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| − | * In herbalism it is used in the Hoxsey anti-cancer formula, and is a considered adaptogen which helps reregulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. It can also be used for auto-immune conditions including lupus, scleroderma, [[Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)]] and animal dander allergies.
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| − | * Useful in irritable conditions of mucous memberane of Urinary organs. Useful in [[Sore Throat]], cough, [[Anorexia Nervosa]] and persistent low fever.
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| − | * Recent studies indicate that glycyrrhizic acid disrupts latent [[Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS)]]
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| − | * Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is part of a traditional Chinese herbal mixture that is considered effective for [[psoriasis]].
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| − | * [[Bronchitis]]: Mix 5 grams of powdered licorice root with raw honey and take up to three times per day. The herb may also be chewed directly. Expectorant and anti-inflammatory, licorice makes an excellent remedy for persistent coughs and lung infections.
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| − | * The herb is also said to reduce the incidence of [[asthma]] attacks.
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| − | * Tea made from licorice and blended with other anti-spasmodic herbs is often recommended for menstrual cramps.
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| − | * Detox: In certain Asian countries, licorice is used to rid the body of poisons such as salmonella or as an antidote to overuse of drugs.
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| − | * One of its components, glycyrrhizin, assists in blocking the breakdown of cortisol, giving it the ability to raise the levels of cortisol in the body; hence, making it capable of fighting chronic [[fatigue]] syndrome and [[stress]]
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