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Licorice
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Part Used: Root. Licorice is contra-indicated for those with hypertension, water retention, and high blood sugar. Otherwise, Licorice is a mild herb. Used for adrenal exhaustion and insufficiency. Debility, fatigue, appetite loss. Hypoglycemia; weakness and sweet cravings. High blood cholesterol. Hypersensitive lung conditions with dry, irritating cough. Irritable bowel syndrome. Stomach hyperacidity, stomach ulcer. Urinary tract pain and irritation. Has anti-inflammatory properties in joint pain. Auto-immune disorders: rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, ulcerative colitis, etc. Allergies. Malabsorption. Has liver protectant properties; hepatitis. Shown to have anti-viral properties.

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This list of herbs and their uses is based on hundreds of years of empirically-based herbal knowledge, and personal observations, along with some of the latest research. Many uses are not accepted by the FDA, and not all uses have been scientifically validated. This is intended for educational purposes, and not as a means to diagnose, prescribe or treat disease.