Licorice Stomach Ulcers

The results of research conducted on animals and humans support the traditional use of licorice root to prevent and treat stomach ulcers. In a study of mice to which was administered or simple aspirin or aspirin coated with licorice (high doses of aspirin often cause ulcers in mice) the mice who received aspirin with licorice developed 50% of ulcers in less .

Studies with humans have found that compounds containing glycyrrhizin (an active ingredient in licorice) may be as effective as the most widely used anti-ulcer drugs, in relieving the pain of stomach ulcers and produce avoiding development. Other research suggests that licorice root may help prevent and treat chronic hepatitis, lower cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.

In line with the traditional use Edgar Cayce recommended licorice primarily for its healing effect on mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine in 63 readings discussing this herb. The readings prescribed licorice always as an ingredient in various herbal formulas to complex - never alone.

Licorice may be harmful if used incorrectly. Glycyrrhizin, one of the active ingredients of licorice, can produce adverse side effects including blood pressure higher, the retention is sodium and water, and a variety of adverse interactions between drugs.
Only modest amounts of "real licorice" should be consumed. Should eat the whole people suffering from high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver, heart or diabetes, and those who use diuretics during pregnancy.