| ZOETHOUT, Glycyrrhiza glabra |
| Parts used: Root |
| Constituents: Triterpines, Triterpenoid saponins, Flavonoids, Coumarins, Bitters, Polysaccharides |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Expectorant
Antispasmodic |
Upper respiratory tract, cooling to the mucous membranes.
Asthma, bronchitis, dry coughs |
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Demulcent |
Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s IBS, IBD, stomach and duodenal
ulcers |
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Cortisol like action |
Increases half life of cortisol also increases
aldosterone and DHEA. Addison’s disease, also increases oestrogen, amenorrhoea |
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Ovarian tonic |
Specific for ovarian cysts and poly cystic ovaries |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Chronic skin diseases peptic ulcers chronic gastritis,
arthritis |
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Anti-allergenic |
Allergies |
Adrenal restorative
Adrenocorticotrophic |
Adrenal exhaustion, stress due to overwork, chronic fatigue
syndrome
Chronic stress |
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Aperient |
Mild laxative |
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Immunostimulant |
Contact dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative
colitis |
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Hepatoprotective |
Chronic hepatitis |
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Choleretic activity |
Stimulates liver and bile production and lowering
cholesterol |
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Anti-tumour |
Inhibits gastric tumors |
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Herbal extract,
20-30mL per week |
| Energetics: Sweet, moist, Warming to the body |
| Meridians: 12 main ones |
| Contraindications:
Licorice is contraindicated with hypertension, pregnancy, hypokalaemia, cirrhosis of the liver, oedema,
kidney disease. High doses may counteract the pill. Give only for max 8
weeks, because it can raise blood pressure, but not if you
give a potassium supplement |
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