Licorice to increase potency

Licorice is a unique plant whose rhizomes have recognized medicinal properties. The therapeutic effect is due to the rich component composition, which includes 3 dozen flavonoid compounds and essential oils, polysaccharides and coumarins.

Indications for use

Regular intake of licorice is indicated for persons suffering from:

• acute and chronic bronchitis, tracheitis
• pneumonia and asthma
• bronchiectasis
• atelectasis when the bronchial tubes are blocked by a mucous plug
• peptic ulcer and gastritis in remission
• negative consequences of long-term smoking

Medicinal effects of licorice root

The biologically active compounds that make up the medicinal plant can achieve the following positive effects:

• expectorant effect for colds
• anti-inflammatory and antiviral effect
• stimulate the immune system
• increase the rate of healing of the epidermis after wounds
• antispasmodic effect

Action on potency

Licorice does not have a direct tonic effect on the male reproductive system, but it helps to maintain a sufficient level of libido by:

• prevention of inflammatory lesions in the rectum (hemorrhoids)
• pain relief
• normalization of the urinary system
• treatment of pyelonephritis, cystitis and pyelitis
• preventing obesity and the development of diabetes mellitus
• normalizing the nervous system, eliminating insomnia

General tonic

Since the plant has a special antiviral activity, it is useful to use it in case of weakened immunity. Reception of infusions and decoctions with a healing root will reduce the risk of infection with pathogenic microorganisms. Licorice root extract is known for its anti-tumor properties. That is why people with a hereditary predisposition to cancer are regularly treated with licorice.

Treatment of skin pathologies

The herbal remedy helps patients with dermatological problems such as allergies and pemphigus, eczema and dermatitis. Lotions and rubbing with licorice preparations provide quick healing of local wounds and elimination of ulcers. Licorice extract accelerates the production of natural collagen and improves the elasticity of the skin. Thus, creams and masks based on the medicinal plant eliminate early signs of aging, reduce scars and age spots.

Method of application

A medicinal broth can be prepared from 10 g of raw materials and a glass of hot boiled water. The mixture is poured into an enamel container, and then placed in a water bath, where it is infused for at least half an hour. After 10 minutes of cooling, the drink is filtered and poured into mugs. You can take a ready-made broth for 1 tablespoon three times a day. The duration of the therapeutic treatment is established after consultation with the attending physician.

Contraindications to the use of licorice root

Taking natural infusions and decoctions, as well as medications based on licorice root is completely prohibited when:

• pregnancy and lactation
• potassium deficiency in the body
• severe liver dysfunction
• tendency to high blood pressure
• individual intolerance to plant components
• organic lesions of the heart (myocarditis, pericarditis)
• exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer

Means with the addition of licorice are taken only by prescription if the patient has diabetes mellitus or bronchial asthma.

Side effects

Licorice can be harmful if its concentrate is taken in increased amounts and in violation of the doctor's recommended treatment time. The intensity of the negative effect increases with prolonged use of the herbal preparation by persons who have hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Long-term intake of aqueous extracts from licorice root can cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract mucosa, as well as increased swelling and imbalance in water-salt balance. This negative effect is manifested as a result of sodium and water retention in the body with an increased loss of potassium. As a result, a patient taking licorice can seriously suffer from high blood pressure and dizziness, nausea and joint pain. Since the herbal remedy with a medicinal effect contains a significant amount of steroid compounds, with the abuse of licorice, patients are often diagnosed with hormonal imbalance due to pathology of the adrenal cortex.