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Licorice

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra

Oral Uses

  • General infection RatingRatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an antiviral; enhances immune system; used for treatment. Take 1-2 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Hepatitis A RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an anti-inflammatory; protects the liver; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-8 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months. Special injection form works better.

  • Hepatitis B RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an anti-inflammatory; protects the liver; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-8 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months. Special injection form works better.

  • Hepatitis C RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an anti-inflammatory; protects the liver; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-8 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months. Special injection form works better.

  • HIV infection and AIDS RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an antiviral; enhances immune system; improves energy production. Take 1-2 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Viral hepatitis RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an anti-inflammatory; protects the liver; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-8 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months. Special injection form works better.

  • Breast enhancement RatingRating

    Licorice is an estrogenic; improves hormonal balance; may enhance the breast. Take 1-2 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Hypertensive RatingRatingRatingRating

    Licorice is a hypertensive; rises blood pressure. Take 4-8 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take 1-2 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 1-2 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 1-2 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Licorice has antibiotic like properties. Take 1-2 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an antifungal; fights fungus. Take 1-2 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antitussive RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an antitussive; relieves cough. Take 1-2 g of licorice daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Eczema RatingRatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an anti-inflammatory; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Cold sores RatingRating

    Licorice is an antiviral; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for treatment. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Genital herpes RatingRating

    Licorice is an antiviral; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for treatment. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Insect bites RatingRating

    Licorice is an anti-inflammatory; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Melasma RatingRating

    Licorice accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Postherpetic neuralgia RatingRating

    Licorice alleviates nerve pain; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Shingles RatingRating

    Licorice is an antiviral; alleviates nerve pain; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Licorice is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Licorice has antibiotic like properties. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 2% of licorice 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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