Most of us have tried licorice sweets, but we all know that sweets are not good for our health. However, licorice root tea has incredible therapeutic benefits and you still can enjoy the licorice flavour most of us love so much. Get beautiful hair, drink the tea as a natural sunscreen and heal your body....
Licorice/liquorice root (Glyzyrrhiza glabra L.) has plenty of therapeutic benefits and has been utilised for centuries. Licorice tea speeds up the body’s healing process. Licorice has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antiseptic and demulcent properties, which help in reducing inflammation. In Iran, licorice pharmaceuticals are used to treat coughs and throat infections, as well as gastrointestinal pain, peptic ulcers, and gastric ulcers, and bloating.
You can also create a great face mask with the tea, for instance, by mixing it with coconut or olive oil. Wash off the face mask with water after some time. This will give you incredibly soft skin. When you drink licorice tea, your skin becomes smoother and shinier over time. Your skin looks smoother and hydrated from within.
Importantly, drinking a thick decoction like licorice tea regularly can shield your skin from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays and sunburns. Hence, licorice tea is a natural sunscreen but which does not come with the harmful chemicals often found in sunscreens. Over the last decades, UV radiation exposure has increased. The consumption of licorice tea can be a potent weapon against skin cancer and sun damage.
Licorice root tea cannot only help with preventing wrinkles caused by sun damage but also having luscious hair. It is a powerful hair treatment. You can create your own hair pack with this tea, nigella sativa oil, amla powder, and henna and apply it on your hair. This may treat various hair conditions, such as dandruff, harm from sunlight, split ends, dull hair, etc. Your scalp will immensely benefit. Licorice root tea has excellent cleansing properties while keeping your scalp well moisturised. Mix the tea with a few drops of coconut or nigella sativa oil and massage your entire scalp with this mixture and wait for around one hour. Then wash your hair with water. Regular external use of licorice root tea helps with hair growth. Accordingly, if you regularly apply licorice root tea with nigella sativa or coconut oil on your scalp, you will get radiant and thick hair!
The plant miracles of licorice do not end here. Drinking two cups of licorice tea daily for a few weeks, alongside a well-balanced diet and regular workout might help shed excess weight.
Furthermore, licorice root tea is an efficient remedy for low blood pressure. Drink two cups of the tea every day to pep up your blood pressure level. This will help you get rid of fatigue, dizziness, and nausea.
The sap of licorice is a lot sweeter than sugar. It is thus naturally sweet, and it is a fantastic replacement for sugar. It is highly recommendable for people with diabetes. If you suffer from diabetes mellitus, add licorice root instead of sugar to your tea.
Licorice root tea also cleans your liver and removes toxins.
Furthermore, the dried licorice root causes the stomach to secret prostaglandins and serotonin. As a result, you feel uplifted, and it helps those suffering from depression. Consumption of licorice root tea also improves our memory.
Do not drink licorice tea during pregnancy. Exercise caution if you suffer from fluid retention or hypertension. Only use the recommended dosage.
The FDA hasn't assessed the statements. The information is provided for informational purposes only. It's not intended to substitute medical advice or diagnosis by your doctor or other medical professionals. These herbs and products aren't meant to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any illness. Please always consult your healthcare professional.