Botanical name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.
Other name: licorice and sweet wood
Derived from the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Licorice extract finds its roots in ancient Siddha medicine and holds approval from the German commission. Its versatile applications include addressing conditions such as gastritis, cough, bronchitis, ulcers, inflammation, and epilepsy. Notably, there is a well-established correlation between licorice usage and hypertension.
Medicinal Uses:
- May aid skin conditions
- May reduce acid reflux and indigestion
- May help treat peptic ulcers
- May have anticancer properties
- May ease upper respiratory conditions
- May protect against cavities