Glycyrrhiza glabra (Sweet root, Gan Cao, Gan Zao)
Health Benefits
- Aid in skin health. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which assist in treating various skin conditions, including acne and eczema.
- Relieve heartburn, reduce acid reflux & improve digestion.
- Alleviate peptic ulcers in your stomach, oesophagus and small intestines. It fights the bacteria H. pylori which causes inflammation in the stomach lining.
- Ease respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis. It prevents sore throat after surgery.
- Alleviate cancer sores. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and speeds up the healing of aphthous ulcers (canker sores)
- Healthy teeth. It protects against cavities by reducing bacteria that lead to gum infections.
- Aid in treatment of diabetes. It regulates blood sugar levels
- Alleviate menopause related symptoms, including hot flushes.
- Assist in weight loss by lowering body mass index.
- Support liver health & help treat hepatitis C.
- It lower the risk and has a protective effect against certain cancers.
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