Our search for the benefits of licorice is on, but first off we must know a few things, and one of them been exactly what licorice (also known as liquorice) (scientific name Glycyrrhiza glabra) is.
When Archeologists opened the tomb of King Tutankahamen in 1922, many, many treasures were found and together with all of this stored weallth was a bundle of licorice root from some 33 centuries ago.
Listed below are all the reasons why licorice is good for you.
Amongst the Benefits of Licorice is that it contains 24 anti-inflammatory compounds, 5 of which are natural COX-2 inhibitors.(COX-2) is an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain.
It is also a potent antioxidant that is rich in flavonoids and magnesium.
Another one of the Benefits of Licorice is that it is a potent, multi-faceted medicine with strong anti-cancer powers, possibly because of the triterpenoids which may stifle quick-growing cancer cells and causes some pre-cancerous cell to return to normal growth.
This sweet-tasting herb you can use to make a tea, is a natural anti-inflammatory that can help relieve irritation in the bowel.
Consuming black licorice could be a reason for you to produce black stools, but rather check with your Health Professional, before you decide it is the licorice causing this.
Is Licorice good or bad for you?
WARNING!!
People ask the question "is Licorice good or bad for you?"
And the answer is...... it is both good and bad for you.
Below is when it would not be good for you.
If Tutenkahmen used to use this 33 centuries ago then this traditional folk remedy must have a pretty good history for been effective.
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