Glycyrrhiza glabra

Glycyrrhiza glabra, Papilionaceae, Glycyrrhizin (sweetener), glycyrrhizinic acid (glycosides), saponins, flavonoids, bitter agents, essential oil, coumarins, asparagine, estrogens
Glycyrrhiza glabra, Papilionaceae, Glycyrrhizin (sweetener), glycyrrhizinic acid (glycosides), saponins, flavonoids, bitter agents, essential oil, coumarins, asparagine, estrogensGlycyrrhiza glabra, Papilionaceae, Glycyrrhizin (sweetener), glycyrrhizinic acid (glycosides), saponins, flavonoids, bitter agents, essential oil, coumarins, asparagine, estrogensGlycyrrhiza glabra, Papilionaceae, Glycyrrhizin (sweetener), glycyrrhizinic acid (glycosides), saponins, flavonoids, bitter agents, essential oil, coumarins, asparagine, estrogensGlycyrrhiza glabra, Papilionaceae, Glycyrrhizin (sweetener), glycyrrhizinic acid (glycosides), saponins, flavonoids, bitter agents, essential oil, coumarins, asparagine, estrogensGlycyrrhiza glabra, Papilionaceae, Glycyrrhizin (sweetener), glycyrrhizinic acid (glycosides), saponins, flavonoids, bitter agents, essential oil, coumarins, asparagine, estrogensGlycyrrhiza glabra, Papilionaceae, Glycyrrhizin (sweetener), glycyrrhizinic acid (glycosides), saponins, flavonoids, bitter agents, essential oil, coumarins, asparagine, estrogensGlycyrrhiza glabra, Papilionaceae, Glycyrrhizin (sweetener), glycyrrhizinic acid (glycosides), saponins, flavonoids, bitter agents, essential oil, coumarins, asparagine, estrogens
Botanical Nomenclature Glycyrrhiza glabra
Common Name Licorice, Licorice-Root, Liquorice, Sweet Wood Liquorice
Taxonomy- Family Papilionaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Glycyrrhiza glabra is a perennial, herbaceous plant growing from 0,5 to 1,5m, with pinnate, green leaves and blue flowers in inflorescences. The flowering happens in summer and the harvesting takes place all year round.
Region Found Epirus
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Root
Active Substances Glycyrrhizin (sweetener), glycyrrhizinic acid (glycosides), saponins, flavonoids, bitter agents, essential oil, coumarins, asparagine, estrogens
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The herbal tea is recommended for the treatment of various adrenal problems as Addison's disease. Also it may be used against stress as it can reduce cortisol levels. It is administered to treat gastritis, peptic ulcer, runny nose, bronchitis and cough. In folk medicine it is used against osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), malaria, tuberculosis, food poisoning and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Method of Administration The whole plant is administered for the treatment of adrenal problems in the form of herbal tea (2-3g of dried herb in a quantity of boiled milk or 50g of dried herb in 1L of boiled water, 3 times a day)
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects Overdose may cause fluid retention, hypokalemia, hypernatremia, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia and brain lesions.
References 1)http://realfarm.gr/farmakeutika-arwmatika-fita/glikoriza.html 2)http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-881-licorice.aspx?activeingredientid=881&activeingredientname=licorice 3)http://www.healthline.com/health/licorice-the-sweet-root 4)http://www.doc-developpement-durable.org/file/Plantes-Medicinales-Aromatiques/FICHES_PLANTES/R%C3%A9glisse/M%C3%A9dical/Glycyrrhiza%20glabra_Medicine%20over%20the%20millennium.pdf 5)http://www.kew.org/science-conservation/plants-fungi/glycyrrhiza-glabra-liquorice