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Licorice root and its properties

Many roots and plants are used in folk medicine. Licorice belongs to the legume family and is a medicinal herb that is highly valued in folk medicine. The name is due to the sweet brown rhizome. The main distinguishing feature - the root is woody and has a strong structure. The plant can reach a height of 50 cm to 3 meters. There are similar features with eucalyptus plants.

Use for therapeutic purposes

From ancient times the licorice root is used to combat various ailments. Occurs in the form of capsules, tea, syrup, tincture. Occurs in coastal areas of North Africa and along the canals of Eurasia. Unfortunately, the climate is not suitable for licorice. Given this fact, it is impossible to collect it yourself. Therefore, it is better to buy a medicinal plant at the pharmacy.

Useful properties:

• expectorant action;
• support of cognitive functions of the brain;
• accelerating the breakdown of fats;
• stimulation of the active ciliated epithelium of the bronchi and trachea;
• improves the condition of the skin (protects the epidermis from the environment);
• strengthening the secretory function of the mucous membrane in the respiratory tract;
• anti-inflammatory effect.

Given the presence of radically dried licorice monosaccharides, disaccharides, pectins, alkaloids, minerals, organic acids, essential oils, the plant is used in combination therapy in the treatment of skin diseases, eczema, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia.

The effect of licorice root on the body

It is customary to use the root as a medicinal raw material. Dried licorice is perfectly stored, if you do not violate the rules of storage. After collecting the roots are cleaned, cut and dried either in the oven or in the sun. Shelf life up to ten years without loss of useful properties. In traditional Chinese medicine, the plant has been used since time immemorial.

Licorice root contains substances that have anti-inflammatory effects, because their structure is similar to steroid hormones. Biologically active substances that slow down the synthesis of cholesterol should not be discounted. They easily cope with the destruction of cholesterol plaques. Also with the help of tincture you can lower blood glucose - stimulates the secretion of insulin by the pancreas. Special mention should be made of the diuretic and laxative effect, which improves metabolism and stimulates the production of vasopressin, which is involved in the process of urination.

The price of the drug is quite reasonable, so everyone can afford it. The main thing is to read the instructions carefully before use, as there are a number of contraindications.