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Licorice, Liquorice


Licorice - Research

Licorice is one of the most extensively researched medicinal and food plants.1  Studies on licorice have demonstrated positive effects for treatment of various types of ulcers.5  Others showed that dietary consumption of licorice root extract may help to lower cholesterol and act as an antioxidant.5,6  
 
The German Commission E approved licorice root for inflammations of the upper respiratory tract and stomach ulcers.1  
 
Licorice extracts are used in cough drops, syrups, laxatives, and nicotine lozenges.4  The root is also added to teas. 
 
References:
1  Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckmann J, editors. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Austin, TX: American Botanical Council; Newton, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications; 2000.
 
4  Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics. New York: John Wiley and Sons; 1996.
 
5  Blumenthal M, Hall T, Goldberg A, Kunz T, Dinda K, Brinckmann J, et al, editors. The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs. Austin, TX: American Botanical Council; 2003.
 
6  Fuhrman B, et al. Antiatherosclerotic Effects of Licorice Extract Supplementation on Hypercholesterolemic Patients: Increased Resistance of LDL to Atherogenic Modifications, Reduced Plasma Lipid levels, and Decreased Systolic Blood Pressure. Nutrition. 2002:18;268-273.
 


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