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Liquorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra
liquorice · Spanish licorice · sweet root

Liquorice heals stomach lining, cough and supports the adrenal glands.

Liquorice

🌿 What does it help with

  • 🫃Gastric lining inflammation, ulcer disease
  • 🫁Cough and bronchitis
  • 💪Adrenal support
  • 🔥Strong anti-inflammatory effects

🔬 Active compounds

Glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, tannins, mucilage.

Glycyrrhizin inhibits cortisol degradation — anti-inflammatory effect.

🌾 How and when to harvest

Harvest periodautumn
Plant partsroot
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year

☕ Preparation methods

TeaTinctureExtractLozenges
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Pro tip: Liquorice raises blood pressure with long-term use — max. 4–6 weeks.

📋 Recipes

1 Tea for gastric mucous membranes ▾
1 teaspoon sliced root boil 15 min in 250 ml water. Drink 2× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Strong root decoction (with restriction) ▾
Boil 1 tsp sliced root in 250 ml water for 20 min. Strain. Drink 1× daily — max. 4–6 weeks, then break. Longer use raises blood pressure and causes water retention.
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