Licorice Root - Gan Cao - Glycyrrhiza spp. - ORGANIC
Latin name: Glycyrrhiza spp.
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: China, Uzbekistan
History/Folklore: In Egypt the root was known as a "cure-all" and was even found in King Tuts Tomb (from 3,000 years ago). It was then later distributed to China, where it became a staple herb, only second to Ginseng.
Its name comes from old Greek and French word that translates to "sweet root".
Key Actions: Antiviral, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Laxative, Antidiabetic, Antitumor, Anti-ulcer, Immune Enhancer, Demulcent
Key Constituents: Glycyrrhizin, triterpenoids,, liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, liquiritin, calcium, magnesium, flavonoids, steroid hormones, starch, saccharose, glucose, coumarins, choline, progesterone-related substances.
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with abscesses, Addison's Disease, Diabetes, Allergies, Age Spots, Arteriosclerosis, Arthritis (acts as a natural cortisone), Ashtma, Blood Cleanser, Bronchitis, Poor Circulation, Colds/Flu, Constipation, Cushing's Disease, Dizziness, Drug Withdraws, Edema, Ear Infection, Duodenal Ulvers, lack of Endurance, low energy, Fatigue, Herpes, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Menopause, Phlegm, Sexual Stimulant, Sores, Tonic, Ulcers.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Neutral
Energetics/Flavour: Sweet
Meridians: HT, LU, SP, ST (all 12 channels) (Yang Wei)
Actions:
- Tonifies the SP and augments Qi
- Moistens the LU, resolves Phlegm and Stops Coughing
- Moderates Spasms and Alleviates Pain
- Clears Heat and Relieves Fire Toxicity
- Antidote for many toxic substances (internal or external)
- Moderates and Harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
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