Herbs - Licorice - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Licorice root is ideal for treating hormonal, digestive, or respiratory conditions.

Licorice root is also a very good liver botanical. It works as well as milk thistle in protecting and repairing the liver and both herbs often have pleasing results when worked in concert. It protects the liver by acting as an antioxidant, has anti-viral properties, enhances interferon and antibody production, promotes T-cell activity in the liver, and protects the liver from autoimmune liver injury. Glycyrrhizin also protects liver cells from chemical damage.

Those with Hepatitis B often respond well to treatment with licorice.