Natures Sunshine Liquorice Root 425 mg 100 Capsules

Most people will know Liquorice as aconfectionary. It is interesting to note that although some Liquoriceconfectionary does contain extracts of Liquorice root, most Liquoriceconfectionary today is flavoured with anise oil or contains acombination of Liquorice and anise.

As well as being apopular confectionary, Liquorice is also one of the most widely usedherbs throughout the world, in both the East and the West. Its usedates back several thousand years. The botanical name Glycyrrhiza isderived from the Greek glukos riza meaning sweet root, so named by Hippocrates for its sweet flavour and use as a flavouring agent.

Liquoricehas a wide range of actions attributed to it including expectorant,demulcent, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and laxative. It is anadrenotropic agent, assisting the action of the adrenal glands, whichare responsible for a range of actions. These actions include releasinghormones involved in the stress response, helping to maintain bloodsugar levels and assisting in the process of relieving inflammation.

Manyof the modern uses for Liquorice are similar to those that were knownto early writers, including the relief of respiratory disorders such aschronic coughs and catarrh. As an adrenotropic agent it can be usefulin cases of lowered adrenal function and following times of chronicstress that have weakened the adrenal glands. The anti-inflammatoryaction can assist to relieve inflammation of joints. It has also beenseen to have digestive benefits, helping to sooth the stomach andprovide relief from some stomach disorders.