Licorice Root
Licorice root, which comes from the licorice plant, has many medicinal properties and has been proven to be effective in treating many health problems, including acid reflux and heartburn. Its medicinal use dates back to ancient Egypt, where the root was used as a sweet drink for the pharaohs. But it has also been used in traditional Chinese, Middle Eastern, and Greek medicine to relieve upset stomach and inflammation and cure upper respiratory problems.
Today, it is available as an herbal supplement known as deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), which is used to treat health conditions such as heartburn, acid reflux, hot flashes, and coughs, as well as bacterial and viral infections. In addition, DGL may result in increased mucus production that can protect the esophagus and stomach from acid.
Licorice tea can also relieve sore throat, while topical gels from this herb are used to treat skin ailments such as acne and eczema. In addition, the plant extract has been proven to be effective in the treatment of hepatitis C. Furthermore, licorice may also be helpful as a remedy for ulcers.
