Beneficial for hypoglycemia, bronchitis, colitis, diverticulosis, gastritis, stress, colds, nausea, and inflammation. Cleanses the colon, promotes adrenal gland function, decreases muscle or skeletal spasms, and increases the fluidity of mucus from the lungs and bronchial tubes. Studies show licorice root stimulates the production of interferon. This helps to explain its anti-inflammatory action and also its role in stimulating the adrenal cortex after steroid therapy. The root can help heal gastric ulceration and is also a potent expectorant.
Liquorice is one of a group of plants that have a marked effect upon the endocrine system.
The glycosides present have a structure that is similar to the natural steroids of the body. They explain the beneficial action that liquorice has in the treatment of adrenal gland problems such as Addison's disease. It has a wide usage in bronchial problems such as catarrh, bronchitis and coughs in general. Also used for Deficient Qi or Deficient Blood patterns with an irregular or intermittent pulse or palpitations. As it is of a neutral nature, it can be used for either Heat or Cold in the Lungs.