SPICE OF THE WEEK

LICORICE ROOT

    

    Licorice Root, is considered as world's oldest herbal remedies, comes from the root of the licorice plant. Native to Western Asia and Southern Europe licorice has been used to treat various health issues and added in candies and drinks for flavor.

    Licorice root has been used in Traditional Chinese, Middle Eastern and Greek medicines to soothe an upset stomach, reduce inflammation and treat upper respiratory problems.

    Licorice tea is helps to soothe sore throat.  Licorice root's primary active compound is glycyrrhizin. This compound is responsible for the root's sweet taste, as well as its antioxidant, anti- inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LICORICE ROOT

MAY AID SKIN CONDITIONS

    Licorice root has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral effects. Licorice root extract is used to treat variety of skin conditions including acne and eczema.

MAY REDUCE ACID REFLUX AND INDESTION

    Licorice root extract is used to relieve symptoms of acid reflux, upset stomach and heart burn. It also alleviate the symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

HELP TO TREAT PEPTIC ULCERS

    Licorice root extract and its glycyrrhizin may help to treat peptic ulcers. It reduce the presence of H.Pylori which is major cause for peptic ulcers.

MAY HAVE ANTI CANCER PROPERTIES

    Licorice extract helps to prevent cell growth in skin, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers. It also used to treat oral mucositis- a painful mouth sores caused as a result of chemotherapy in cancer patients

MAY EASE UPPER RESPITATORY INFECTIONS

    Licorice tea may aid upper respiratory conditions. It helps relieve asthma, when added with asthma treatments. It may protect against strep throat and prevent sore throat after surgery.

MAY PROTECT AGAINST CAVITIES

    Licorice root extract may help protect against bacteria that can lead to cavities. It reduces tooth decay.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Licorice extract give improvement in blood sugar levels and kidney health. 
• Licorice root extract has been used to treat hot flashes occurs during menopause
• Licorice root extract lowers Body mass index (BMI) and supports weight loss
• Helps to treat Hepatitis -C