Licorice
How it Works
Licorice has a long history of use by cultures throughout the world. It grows wild in southern and central Europe and is extensively cultivated in Russia. In traditional herbal medicine, licorice it is a reliable expectorant and soothing to mucous membranes of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract.
Product Advantages Licorice?
Our licorice root is wild-crafted in a specially chosen region in Turkey. There, expert harvesters collect roots of the perfect size, from ¼ to 1 inch in diameter. They leave the plant in place for future gleaning, creating a sustainable supply. These plants will produce for many years. Licorice root is sought for its value as a powder and as a tea.
The story behind Licorice
Ancient Greeks and Romans used licorice root for health benefits. Traditional Chinese Medicines relied on licorice to provide respiratory, digestive and reproductive system support. Today it grows well across Europe and Asia.
Licorice root is an adaptogen, offering energizing properties and support during times of occasional stress.
Licorice root is an adaptogen, offering energizing properties and support during times of occasional stress.
Recommended Use
Dosage (Children older than 5 yrs, Adolescents and Adults): Take two capsules three times daily with a meal. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4-6 weeks.
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Key Ingredients
Other Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients: Each capsule contains Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root and stolon 396 mg. Non-medicinal ingredients: Gelatin, silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate.
Risk Information: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or if you have a liver disorder. Do not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder. Do not use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance.
Risk Information: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or if you have a liver disorder. Do not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder. Do not use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Health Canada. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.