LICORICE LIQUID FROM ST. FRANCIS HERB FARM.
Licorice is an adaptogenic herb, meaning that it helps people
during stressful times and recovery from illness and fatigue.
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Licorice
(Glycyrrhiza spp.) |
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Purified water, Grain Alcohol |
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50ML |
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Free of all common allergens, including: wheat, dairy, eggs,
corn, soy, and yeast. |
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Certified organically grown
Supports adrenal glands
Stimulates energy and heart rate
Speeds removal of mucus; good for respiratory tract
Easy to use & absorb liquid tincture
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before meals. |
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truths of “herbal wisdom”. That is why they are
dedicated to providing natural remedies made
from the finest quality herbs—herbs carefully
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Licorice
Licorice is well known as a flavouring agent and you may not
know that it has a rich history of medicinal use. Licorice is an
adaptogenic herb, meaning that it helps people during stressful times and
recovery from illness and fatigue. Studies show that licorice contains
chemicals that have a structure that is similar to the steroid hormones.
The end result is stimulation of the adrenal gland and activation of the
body’s energy reserves. This response keeps us safe, allowing us to fight
for survival, or to flee from dangerous situations. It also increases heart
rate; blood pressure and blood flow to the brain, muscles, lungs and heart.
Thus licorice leads to increased energy, mental performance and
performance in physical tasks. This response can deplete the body after a
while so licorice must be used in moderation. Licorice also contains
substances that regulate blood sugar, which also helps its energy enhancing
properties. Licorice is a demulcent, an agent that coats and protects
mucosal surfaces. In the respiratory tract licorice decreases cough, speeds
removal of mucus and helps to heal the tract. In the stomach and intestines
DGL licorice protects the lining from ulceration. Licorice also has
anti-inflammatory properties and weak estrogen hormonal balancing activity.
Natural health practitioners recommend licorice for a variety of needs
including increased energy, stress,
gastric and duodenal
ulcers, colic, chronic gastritis, food poisoning, bronchitis, tuberculosis,
sore throat, dry cough, bacterial and viral infections, arthritis, contact
dermatitis, diabetes insipidus, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),
abscesses, cholestatic liver ailments, hypertonia (excessive muscle tone),
hypokalemia (low blood potassium), and malaria.
DGL licorice is recommended for stomach and intestinal ulcers
Benefits of Tinctures
Capsules, soft gels and tablets are very
popular. Tinctures, however, have many advantages over these modes of
delivery. The bio-availability of tinctures is very high in comparison,
because unlike pills tinctures don't rely on digestion to break them down.
Tinctures are readily absorbed by the body, beginning their work in the
bloodstream almost as soon as they enter the mouth. Which is a very
significant benefit. Note also that:
• Tinctures can be applied externally as well as internally
• Tinctures can be stored for long periods of time, even years, without loss
of effectiveness
• Tinctures can be taken relatively accurately because they are administered
in drops
Why are tinctures alcohol-based?
Not only is the alcohol in St. Francis tinctures
indispensable for extracting the active ingredients of an herb, it is also
needed to stabilize and preserve them. As well as limiting microbial
activity, alcohol has the ability to inhibit enzymatic or hydrolytic
reactions in plant extracts.
Alcohol plays the role of a carrier substance conveying active ingredients
within the body. Beyond that, it has been scientifically proven that small
amounts of alcohol actually enhance the immune system and its defenses.
The amount of alcohol taken in an average dose of tincture, you'll be
surprised to learn, is about the same as what you'd find in an overly ripe
banana! |
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