Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Dry Root

-Available in 1 oz.

-Sealed in a silver stand up zip pouch for freshness

-SKU # LIC-DH21

*Health Benefits:

• Coughs

• Colds

• Bronchitis

• Can help to keep your lungs clear

• Helps to keep your digestive tract calm

• Helps to keep your colon cleansed

• Helps to keep your adrenal gland functioning properly

• Eye conditions

• Hair loss

• Chicken pox

• Shingles

• Genital or labial herpes

• Cold sores

• Used to purify the liver

• Helps in the defense against liver disease

• Cirrhosis

• Hepatitis (under a physician's care)

• An excellent alternative medicine to St. John's wort

• Its aspirin-like action is helpful in relieving fever and soothing the pain of headaches

• Menstrual pain and the symptoms of PMS and menopause

• It has also been used to lessen the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

• Fibromyalgia. 

• Bloating

• Nausea

• Cramps

• Irritability

• Breast tenderness

• Menopause symptoms

• Exhaustion

• Mood swings

• Hot flashes

• Balances hormones

• Yeast infection 

• Nervousness

• Depression 

• Good digestion and healthy gastrointestinal system

• Soothes the mucous membranes

• Protects the stomach and intestines

• Coats the stomach's lining with a mucus, rather than restraining the secretion of gastric acid and reducing the activity of pepsin 

Magickal Properties:

• Used in Lust, Love and Fidelity

• Chewing a licorice stick (the root, not a piece of candy) will make you passionate

• It is also good practice to use while quitting smoking

• Licorice is added to Love and lust sachets, carried to attract Love, and used in spells to ensure fidelity

• Licorice sticks make useful wands

Warnings:

• Avoid using in large quantities

• Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing

• People with heart disease should seek advice from a healthcare professional before using

• Avoid using if you are diabetic or have high blood pressure

Methods of administration:

• Tea

• Tincture

• Syrup

• Decoctions

• Chewed

Applications:

• Expectorant

• Natural Cortisone

• Anti-ulcer

• Mild Laxative

• Demulcent

Drug Interactions:

• Those suffering from cardiac problem

• Those suffering with hypertension

• Large amounts of licorice

• Cirrhosis of liver or bladder/kidney problems

***Please double check with an interaction checker (Web MD) to see if any prescription medications you're on might interact with any supplements or herbs you may be taking or wish to take***

http://www.webmd.com/interaction-checker/default.htm

Suggested Use:

• Make a tincture/herbal extract by mixing 1 part dry herb to 4 parts alcohol (80 proof vodka NOT rubbing alcohol).  Shake every day for 6 weeks, strain and store in an amber glass bottle in the dark.  Take 6-15 drops 2 times a day for the above health reasons.

• Make an oil by mixing one part dried powder to 4 parts Extra Virgin olive oil.  You can either follow the directions of the tincture above but replace the alcohol with olive oil or make a double boiler on the stove by placing a pan with water on the stove with water in it and a glass container, preferably a glass measuring cup with a spout inside the pan of water.   Fill the glass container with the herb and cover with oil. Let the herb sit in the oil, stir over medium heat for 2 hours, strain and put in an amber bottle and store in a dark place.

*Disclaimer: Please do your own research before using my products. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Discontinue use if you have any side effects. Can cause allergic reactions. Consult a health practitioner before using these products or if you have any serious medical conditions, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications.