Organic Liquorice root cut (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Organic Liquorice root, dried and cut (loose herbal tea)

 

Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra

 

 

• used traditionally for millennia's
• considered as adaptogen
• used in formulas to sweeten and harmonise other herbs
• only exceptional quality and purity roots are chosen
• sustainable harvested
• certified organic to Soil Association higher standards
• comply with EU Pharmacopoeia standards
• certified Herb Mark, safe and efficient to be use by Herbalists
• Practitioner grade
• primarily sweet and slightly bitter, with earthy and herbaceous notes, similar to anise or fennel flavour
• combines well and efficient with Hawthorn, Ginseng, Echinacea, also Ashwagandha
• considered as very sweet, neutral, moist herb
• calming, restoring, softening, relaxing qualities
• Vegan and Vegetarian friendly

 

How to use Organic Liquorice root:

Organic Liquorice root can be made in to powder, tea, tincture, vinegar, infused oil, sirup and more.

How to prepare Organic Liquorice root tea:

To prepare Liquorice root infusion, add 0.5-1 teaspoons of root to a pan (not aluminium). Pour in a cup of cold water. Bring to boil, simmer for 15-30 minutes on low heat. Strain the tea and drink it up to 3 times a day. Liquorice Root has many other uses. You can research the benefits of this herb or ask an herbalist how it can help you.

 

Safety of Organic Liquorice root:

 

Cautions and Contraindications: 

• Liquorice may interact with corticosteroids and certain types of (potassium-depleting) diuretics and laxatives and again if these are being prescribed it will be wise to keep any regular consumption at low levels and check with your prescriber. Long-term regular use of high doses may not be wise if you have osteoporosis
• Contraindicated with severe kidney insufficiency or high blood pressure, low blood pressure or cardiac disease, liver cirrhosis, bile statsis or chronic hepatitis.
• Moderate liquorice consumption is likely to be safe for the vast majority of people, consult herbalist if in doubts.

 

Other info about Organic Liquorice root:

 

Early Egyptians used licorice root as a cure-all. Roots were found in King Tut’s 3,000-year-old tomb, attesting to the herbs’ value in ancient Egypt. It was later imported to China where it became a fundamental medicinal herb used in many healing formulas and revered for its ability to counter toxins, improve the immune system, and act as a guide herb leading other herbs through the whole body.

 

Liquorice other names:

• Sweet Root,
• Licorice,
• Gan Cao
• Lukrecja

 

Typical Ingredients of Organic Liquorice root: 

100% pure Botanical, absolutely nothing added, exceptional quality and purity, dried and cut Organic Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

 

Wild grown/Eco cultivated/Organic cultivated/Cultivated: 

Organic certified to Soil Association higher standards

 

Country of origin:

Spain

Packaging:

All products are hand packed in resealable and recyclable PE zipped packaging to ensure maximum freshness

 

Vegetarian/Vegan Suitability:

Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

 

Quality assured

 

Benefits of Organic Liquorice Root:

Liquorice is the most widely used herb in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and is second only to Ginseng in importance.

 

Because of UK law, we cannot provide any medicinal information about our herbs. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbs that have proven effects in literature or tradition. These herbs have been thoroughly tested in laboratories for authenticity, quality, and purity. Our herbs can be used efficiently and safely within recommended by literature doses.

 

Please do not confuse herbal teas widely available on the market with our herbs as there is huge difference between process and cost of production medicinal herbs and other herbal teas. Botanical Remedies offer only herbs that are efficient and safe to use by Herbalists.

 

Where can you find information about herbs?

 

You can look for details on herbs benefits, uses, and dosage. It's also important to know about safety and effectiveness. Additionally, consider the side effects. You can find both traditional and scientific knowledge on these topics.

 

Below few solid sources of information about herbs:

 

www.herbalreality.com web run by experienced Medical Herbalists

 

https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz web run by Medical Herbalist

 

https://botanicalremedies.co.uk/blogs/herbs blog run by Master Herbalist and Naturopath