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Botanical Name Glycyrrhiza glabra

 
Common Name English: Liquorice.
Family Leguminosae (Papilionaceae)
Parts Used Roots, stolons.
Medicinal Property A very sweet, moist, soothing herb that is anti-inflammatory and expectorant, controls coughing and has hormonal effects. It detoxifies and protects the liver. Internally for Addison’s disease, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, peptic ulcers and allergic complaints. Externally for eczema, herpes and shingles.
Chemistry The main ingredient is glycyrrhizin, a substance 50 times sweeter than sucrose.
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Distribution  
Economics A basis for most proprietary laxatives. Used as foaming agent in beers and fire extinguishers.
Warning Not to given pregnant women or patients with high blood pressure, kidney disease or taking digoxin based medication.