Liquorice/Licorice
Only eat the Root of
the plant
as parts of similar-looking plants and stem pieces of liquorice are
often
sold in place of the liquorice root to fool the buyer. Sweet in taste
and
heavy, unctuous and cold in effect. The liquorice root contains
glycyrrhizin,
which is many times sweeter than cane sugar. Besides, glucose,
potassium,
calcium, starch and vitamin B complex, modern researchers have
identified
a number of other constituents in liquorice which are responsible for
its
broad range of effect on the body.
Warning
Liquorice should not
be
used by those suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma,
heart
disease or a history of stroke, kidney disease, or by those who are
obese.
Best to avoid long term consumption while pregnant. The prolonged and
uninterrupted
use of liquorice may cause an imbalance of sodium and potassium
resulting
in increased body weight and puffiness of the face.
Medical
Uses
Treatment of various
types
of cough, bronchitis, asthma and other throat and chest problems: In
chronic
bronchitis and smokers’ cough taking two or three times a day with
honey
crushed powders of one gram each of liquorice and pippali.
Acid Peptic
Disease treatment:
Its antacid and anti-ulcer properties make it a suitable adjunct in the
acid peptic disease. Liquorice is a good medicine for hyperacidity.
Taking
one or two grams of liquorice powder gives immediate relief from pain
and
burning of the epigastrium. In case of stomach ulcer it can be taken
with
coconut water. In non-specific urethritis and burning micturation one
gram
of liquorice powder can be taken along with half a gram of giloy
satva.
Improves the
voice, promotes
body weight, allays fatigue and excessive thirst and healing properties
and is beneficial for the reproductive system of both males and females
and causes increased blood pressure. A small piece of raw liquorice, if
chewed or sucked, provides amiable relief.
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