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Licorice
(Radix
Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Gan Cao)
Licorice is one of the most
valuable of all Chinese herbs and is included in many formulas.
In combination with other herbs it is recommended as a demulcent
to soothe mucous membranes, and as an expectorant in treating
flu, colds, bronchitis, and asthma.
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The herb Licorice is derived
from the roots of the plant Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Licorice
is one of the mainstays of traditional Chinese medicine,
and has been used for over 3,000 years in tonic herb formulas
and as a treatment for ulcers, acute and chronic coughs,
and skin disorders. It is thought to carry the effects
of all of the other herbs in a formula throughout the body.
It is also an important antidote to a variety of toxic
substances.
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Medical researchers have
isolated several active substances in licorice root including
glycosides, flavonoids, asparagine, isoflavonoids, chalcones,
liqueritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, licurazid, and liquiritin.
An important active ingredient is Glycyrrhetinic acid,
a natural anti-inflammatory compound that is useful for
all types of ulcer.
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People with a history of
renal failure or those currently using cardiac glycosides
may wish to avoid long-term use of Licorice as a precautionary
measure.
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The toxicity of Licorice
is very low, but if it is ingested in large amounts over
long periods of time, it may cause hypertension and/or edema..
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