Hilde Hemmes Herbals Tea Liquorice Root 75g
- Used for its sedative action on the coughing reflex.
- For the relief of bronchial cough due to congestion and catarrh in the upper respiratory tract.
- Beneficial for the symptoms, pain and discomfort of gastritis.
- Promotes the healing and relief of gastric and intestinal ulcers.
History reveals that liquorice was first documented in Assyrial clay tablets (c.a. 2500 B.C.E.) and Egyptian papyri. In Germany, liquorice root is licensed as standard medicinal tea for the relief of bronchial cough due to congestion in the upper respiratory tract. The main active substance is glycyrrhizinic acid, which has shown to accelerate the healing of gastric ulcers. The root naturally contains at least 4% glycyrrhizin, a compound that is about fifty times sweeter than sucrose.
I have included liquorice root in my herbal teabag range because it is a valuable alternative for the natural relief of mouth, gastric and intestinal ulcers. As a tea it makes an excellent adults-only herbal remedy for the relief of pain and discomfort of cramp-like disorders associated with chronic gastritis.
Medicinal Use
Take to relieve cough symptoms due to bronchial congestion and catarrh in the upper respiratory tract, pain/discomfort of cramp-like disorders associated with chronic gastritis. Clinically, liquorice has been shown to promote the healing and relief of symptoms of mouth, gastric and intestinal ulcers. Claims are based on traditional use in western herbal medicine.
Dosage
Infuse two 5 mL level metric teaspoons with one cup of boiling water, steep for 10-15 minutes and strain.
Adults and children over 12: drink two cups daily.
Children from 4 to 12: drink half the adult dose.
Precautions
Use only as directed.
If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner.
Medical advice is recommended if used for longer than 4-6 weeks, during pregnancy and lactation.
Contraindications: this product should not be taken if you have cholestatic liver disorder, liver cirrhosis, high blood pressure, fluid retention, potassium deficiency, hypokalaemia and kidney insufficiency.
Duration of Use
No restriction unless taking other medications.
Adverse Reactions
Can deplete potassium levels over an extended period of time - ensure potassium-rich diet e.g. bananas and dried apricots.
May cause electrolyte disturbances, especially hypokalaemia, with increased risk with loop and thiazide (potassium-depleting) diuretics.
Active Ingredient
Each 5 mL level metric spoon contains Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) dry 1.9 g (1900 mg)..
Features / Benefits
- Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
- First professional, medicinal teabag range in Australia.
- Guaranteed amount of active ingredients in each bag.
- Therapeutically-effective formulas with a long history of use.
- Packed in long-life foil bags to retain freshness and potency.
- Teabag paper is whitened using environmentally-friendly methods (ie no bleaching chemicals).
- Free from preservatives, artificial colours, caffeine, yeast, gluten, sugars, alcohol and lactose.
- Manufactured to strict pharmaceutical standards and listed with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
