Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Glycyrrhiza
Species: G. glabra
Licorice roots are considered one of the oldest herbal remedies in the world. The native of this herbal plant is Southern Europe and Western Asia. It is used to treat various ailments and is also used in drinks, flavor candies, and medicines. In ancient Chinese medicine, it is used to treat skin, digestive, and respiratory problems.
But consuming too much licorice root will cause some serious side effects. The presence of Glycyrrhizin may lower the potassium level in the body and may lead to heart problems.
Health Benefits
- Licorice provides great strength to the digestive system. It helps to treat heartburn, stomach ulcer, and other inflammatory problems.
- Licorice roots also help to treat cold and flu symptoms like sore throat and cough.
- It is also considered a good remedy for upper respiratory problems for thousands of years.
- The paste of the licorice roots is widely used to treat common skin problems.
- Regular consumption of licorice roots is also lowering the cholesterol level in the blood.
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