licorice extract - 4:1

English name: licorice extract
scientific name (Latin name): glycyrrhiza uralensis
Latin name : Glycyrrhiza glabra
Family : Leguminosae
Local Name : Licorice, Sweet wood, Sweetwort, Licorice, Yastimadhu.
Parts Used : Dried roots and stolons
Function:
Licorice can be chewed on to relieve sore throats.
Gargling with an infusion of Licorice root is reputed to relieve oral inflammations, dry coughs, bronchitis and asthma.
Soothes irritation caused by acids, and coats digestive and urinary tracts. Hence, Licorice may be prescribed for indigestion, heartburn, and gastric ulcers.
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Licorice is a time-honoured remedy for arthritis.
Externally applied for treating eczema, herpes, and canker sores (mouth ulcers).
Strengthens the immune system.
Currently, the herb is being investigated as a possible cancer treatment. It is suspected that the compounds in Licorice root may be able to inhibit the growth of cancerous cells.