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Botanical name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Other names include: Liquorice
Family Fabaceae
Therapeutic actions
Anti-androgenic: act against androgenic (male sex) hormones
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-depressive: uplifting to mood
Anti-diabetic: control blood glucose levels in people with diabetes
Anti-Helicobacter pylori: a bacteria strain that causes stomach ulcers
Anti-tumoral
Anti-tussive: relieves coughing
Anti-inflammatory: alleviate inflammation throughout the body
Anti-spasmodic: prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps
Anti-viral: destroy and inhibit the spread of viruses
Antioxidant
Adaptogen: aid in the body's ability to adapt to stress in all forms.
Alterative: gradually restoring proper functioning to the body's metabolism
Expectorant: expels mucus in the respiratory system
Hypertensive: increases blood pressure
Tonic: strengthens and improves bodily performance