Licorice, or Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Its leaves are compound, with many small leaflets, while its root system is long and strong. Its flowers are small, purple or pink, and its fruits ripen in small brown pods. The plant is known for its sweet taste due to its content of glycyrrhizin, a substance with anti-inflammatory, soothing and detoxifying properties.
Chemical Composition
The Glycyrrhiza glabra extract contains:
- Glycyrrhizin: The main active ingredient, responsible for its anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anticatabolic action.
- Flavonoids: Contribute to antioxidant action.
- Saponins: Exhibit antibacterial and tonic action.
- Antioxidants: Polyphenols and flavonoids that enhance protection against free radicals.
Pharmacological Properties and Actions
- Anti-inflammatory action: Relieves inflammation, reducing redness and swelling.
- Enhances resistance to stress (adaptogen)
- Analgesic action: Provides pain relief, especially in inflammatory conditions.
- Immunomodulatory action: Helps strengthen the body’s immune system.
- Antioxidant action: Protects against cellular aging and oxidative damage.
Indications for Use
- Management of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Support of the immune system during infections.
- Treatment of skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis.
- During periods of intense anxiety and stress.
- Relief from cough and laryngitis, due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Support of digestive health in cases of gastrointestinal discomfort.
How to Use
10–15 drops of Glycyrrhiza glabra tincture in water or herbal infusion, 1–2 times a day.
- Use: Used mainly for short-term treatment in cases of infections or inflammations.
Precautions and Side Effects
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Precautions:
- Avoid use in people with hypertension or heart problems due to its ability to raise blood pressure.
- Avoid long-term use without medical supervision.
- To be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Possible Side Effects:
- Hypertension, fluid retention, mild gastrointestinal problems.
- Rarely, allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to glycyrrhizin.
Glycyrrhiza glabra tincture is a widely used medicinal preparation with strong anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antioxidant properties. With proper use and adherence to precautions, it can provide significant relief from various inflammatory and immune-related conditions.
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