2023-07-10 13:58:00
Licorice – This plant is also known as licorice. In the 20th century, the USSR was the main exporter of this plant to Europe, and a processing plant was even built in the Urals. But the healing properties of licorice root have been known since ancient times. In Tibet, Japan, Ancient Greece and Rus’, it was used as a remedy for colds and coughs. Later, sugar and other additives were added to the liquorice solution to give it a more pleasant taste. So, in Finland they came up with kissels, liquors and even vodka with licorice, but most importantly – licorice sweets. True, despite the various flavorings, people are still divided into two types: those who love licorice, and those who cannot stand it. This taste of licorice is given by the substance glycerrisin. It also has numerous useful properties (and, spoiler: harmful too).
Licorice: composition
Vitamins A, B, C, E, K, D Minerals: iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, sodium, zinc Flavonoids Triterpene saponins Phytosterols Alkaloids
Licorice: benefits
normalizes the functioning of the liver; removes toxins from the body; has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties; helps with indigestion; promotes the excretion of sputum;
The composition of licorice is incredibly rich, which implies a lot of useful properties of this plant, which are often used in medicine. The most common is a positive effect on the respiratory tract and an effective help in the fight once morest colds. In addition, licorice has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, for which it has been valued since ancient times.
Licorice: harm
individual intolerance increases blood pressure causes muscle weakness and chronic fatigue promotes edema
Despite the huge number of useful properties, excessive use of licorice can lead to undesirable consequences. It is not recommended to use this plant for pregnant and lactating women, as well as children. Moreover, licorice sweets are contraindicated for diabetic patients, as they contain a lot of sugar and calories.
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