How healthy is licorice root? 4 reasons to eat it more often!
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Everyone has seen licorice root in the candy store. It looks like wood, but it actually consists of the roots of the licorice root plant. This shrub is related to the legume family. Although licorice root is incredibly popular as a seasoning in licorice, for example, few people eat it loose.
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That is a shame, because it is not only very tasty, but also very healthy! In today's article, we'll discuss the four main benefits that licorice root can offer your body. We also look at the best ways to get it!
4 reason why licorice root is healthy
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Research shows that licorice root can provide relief for all kinds of unpleasant ailments in the stomach. Heartburn is the most common of these. However, other related problems can also be solved by chewing a piece of licorice root. Stomach ulcers, for example, and dyspepsia, which can make you feel bloated.
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General stomach pain and digestive problems also fall into this category. In short, do you regularly suffer from nausea, gurgling in the stomach and pain? Then it's a good idea to drink a cup of liquorice tea a few times a day!
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Licorice root appears to interact to some extent with the body's hormones. Women in particular can benefit from the mild estrogenic effect of this plant. It is the fluctuations in that hormone that can cause many unpleasant symptoms. Licorice root likely alleviates menstrual problems.
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Think, for example, of breast tenderness, abdominal cramps and nausea. Even mood changes could be limited by it! Start consuming licorice root a few days before your period for the optimal effect. In addition, licorice root may be useful in menopause to reduce similar symptoms.
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Adrenal exhaustion is an increasingly common problem. The important reason is that people simply experience too much stress. The production of cortisol produces a heavy load on these small organs! The result is that you will feel tired and lethargic. The libido can also deteriorate considerably when the adrenal glands stop functioning properly.
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Licorice root seems to have a stress-reducing effect, because it makes your body deal with cortisol more efficiently. You therefore have to produce less of this stress hormone! Certain studies showed that chronic fatigue could decrease after just a few days of licorice root consumption.
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Have you ever wondered why licorice can be so helpful for a sore throat? Exactly, that's because of the licorice root in it! Licorice root has several properties that can relieve nasty ticklish cough. First of all, it inhibits inflammation. This can have benefits anywhere in the body, but with a sore throat it can often be felt immediately.
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In addition, licorice root is a natural mucus dissolver. A swollen throat that makes it difficult to swallow can improve a lot with some licorice root.
Making licorice tea
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Making liquorice tea yourself is very easy. All you have to do is crush a stick of liquorice with a sturdy mortar. Then pour warm water over it and you're done! You can also flavor the tea with, for example, some mint, anise or lemon. All equally delicious!
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Note: licorice root can increase blood pressure. For people who have low blood pressure anyway, this certainly does not have to be a problem. In fact, it can actually reduce those nasty spots for your eyes if you get up too quickly. However, if you suffer from high blood pressure, it is wise not to drink liters of licorice tea per day. In that case, use the spice in moderation!