TOP 8 WAYS TO HEAL NATURALLY WITH LICORICE ROOT

Top 8 Ways to Heal Naturally With Licorice Root



By Heidi Kristoffer
Posted Friday, April 8, 2016 at 01:35pm EDT
Keywords: health benefits of licorice root, herbal medicine, Herbal remedies, licorice root, Licorice Root Uses
Licorice root is one of the most used herbs for treating many health conditions, it has positive effects for several ailments, including:

Asthma
Acid reflux
Arthritis
Baldness
Body odor
Canker sores
Chronic exhaustion
Influenza
Coughing
Dandruff
Emphysema
Gout
Heartburn
Viral infections
Fungal infections
Ulcers
Liver issues
Lyme disease
Menopause
Sore throat
Yeast infections
Licorice root owns all of these medicinal uses thanks to its anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, antioxidant and laxative properties. It’s also a good source of minerals and vitamins, such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc as well as Vitamin E and B Vitamins.

Following are some of the commonly used benefits of licorice root and how to use it:

1-For Treating An Upset Stomach

Licorice root acts as an effective digestive aid, as it helps reduce the inflammation in the stomach due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Some common digestive issues such as hearburn, acid reflux, stomach ulcers and constipation can be relieved by drinking licorice tea.

Pour 1 teaspoon of licorice powder to a glass of hot water, steep for 10 minutes and drink it 2-3 times a day for a week.

2-For Treating The Common Skin Problems

A salve made from licorice root is an effective solution for many skin problems.

For making the salve, you need licorice root, coconut oil and bees wax. Toast some dried licorice root in a pan, remove from the heat and add coconut oil until the licorice root been covered. Strain the mixture after it cooled down and you will get oil in a bowl, put the oil back into the pan and add 3-4 tablespoons bees wax, let the wax melt well and pour the mixture into a container, this is the salve you’ll get.

When you suffer from eczema, acne, pimples, dry skin and skin rashes, apply the salve onto the affected area will speed up the recover process.

3-For Boosting Your Immune System

Regular consume licorice tea will give you a strong, healthy immune system as this natural herb can promote the production of lymphocytes and macrophage, chemicals which can improve the natural defense mechanism of your body.

4-For Easing Arthritis Pain and Other Inflammation

Licorice root acts like aspirin when comes to treating chronic inflammatory diseases including arthritis. Studies have found that it reduces free-radical damage that results in the inflammation and pain.

5-For Relieving A Cough

Drink licorice root tea 3 times a day to get a relief from the cough and congestion, as it helps loosen and release mucus, and also has ability to calm lungs. You can also mix a teaspoon of licorice powder with a little raw honey and eat it twice a day to ease the cough.

6-For Controlling Your Weight

Licorice root has been proven by studies to help reduce excessive fat accumulation in the body. What a good news for overweight people, build a habit of drinking licorice tea will help you reduce body fat!

7-For Improving Your Hair Health

Licorice root extract can be found in many hair care products, as it can reduce the oil in hair. For people with oily hair, add a few dried licorice root into water to a boil and let it simmer for half an hour. Rinse your hair with this licorice water to control the oil in your hair.

8-For Improving Oral Health

The anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties of licorice root helps support your oral health, brush your teeth with dried licorice root powder daily can fight bad breath and keep your gums healthy.

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