Licorice Root
By: Josalynn Franklin


What Licorice Root is used for :external image licorice.gif
Licorice Root is usually used for a dietary supplement for
bronchitis, sore throat and stomach ulcers, it can also be used
for infections caused by viruses.


The common name for Licorice Root are :
*Sweet Root
*Licorice
*Gan zoa (chineese licorice)

How is licorice root used?
Licorice root is in dried and powdered forms, they are in
tablets, capsules, and liquid extracts.

Side Affects of Licorice root:
When Licorice Root is taken in large amounts it can affect the body's level's
hormone which is called Cortisol(a steroid hormone). If can interfere with certain types of medication
Shortness of breath,swelling, and an upset stomach are some side affects.
Pregnant woman should AVOID using Licoriceroot as a supplement because, it can reduce
the risk of having a premature labor.Licorice root can also cause high blood pressure if
taken in large amounts. If you taken Licorice with any sort of water pills(a diuertic pill) or any other sort
of medication that is used to higher the pottasium( A soft, silver-white, highly or explosively reactive metallic
element that occurs in nature only in compounds)level can dangerously lower
your level of pottasium.

Benifits of Licorice Root:
Licorice root can soothe an upset stomach it can also help with heart burn( an uneasy burning
sensation in the stomach)and acid reflex.Licorice root is said to help relieve stress and can also
clear up some skin diseases.Scientist have discovered that Licorice Root can also help treat inflammatory
diseases such as HIV. Licorice root tea can help trim off some of the body fat and it can help in weight
control.

Where to find Licorice Root:
you can go online to order Licorice root just go toiherb.com or ask your local doctor where to get it.

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