LICORICE AND STOMACH COMPLAINTS
It helps in many stomach
disorders such as constipation, acidity, heartburn, stomach ulcers,
inflammation of the lining of the stomach, and acid reflux. Its mild laxative
effect plays a key role in regulating bowel movements. It protects the stomach
and intestine from infection due to its anti bacterial properties. Licose
also fights against Helicobacter pylori-infected peptic ulcers.
Combine 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of crushed Liquorice,
or licorice root with 2 cups (500 ml) of water in a small saucepan. Simmer the
mixture on your stove over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Filter before drinking. Consume
the tea once a day for a month to help heal acid reflux and peptic ulcers.
Mix equal parts of
Liquorice, or licorice, chamomile, and peppermint. Add 5 time more water in it,
means if mixture is one gram them water should be 5grams and give it low heat
for 10 minutes. Strain and drink as a way of treating indigestion and heartburn
Different ulcers are helped by Liquorice such as those in
the stomach, mouth and intestines. Liquorice has anti-oxidant properties as
well as anti-inflammatory properties which make it the best natural medicinal
treatment to aid in removal of ulcers as well as reducing gastric secretions
which can lead to better intestinal mucus lining.
Roots of licorice are also used to deal with stomach and
digestion problems with the help of glycyrrhizin and its compound,
carbenoxolone. It is one of the ancient home remedies for relieving
constipation, acidity, heartburn, stomach discomfort, inflammation of digestive
system and gastro esophageal acid reflux. As a mild laxative, it plays an
effective role in bowel movements and also for treatment of allergic cough in
addition to maintaining normal pH levels.
