cyrrhiza glabra:Licorice has anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, and expectorant properties. It also has antiplatelet, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. Licorice has a long history of use for gastric ulcers. It may be effective for a variety of infectious diseases.
Modern use also focuses on hormonal issues, such as menopause and PMS.
-Approved uses include cough/bronchitis and gastritis.
-Unproven uses are for catarrh of the upper respiratory tract as well as for gastric/duodenal ulcers. In f