A Natural Medicine Is Licorice Tea

Licorice tea is often used as natural medicine and it has been around for centuries. Licorice has received a lot of controversy as a healing herb. Critics saying that the herb’s healing effects are not documented in research and they believe that it can have risky side effects. The advocates say that it does work, it is safe, and it has been successfully used as a natural medicine to treat a multitude of illnesses and disorders worldwide.

Licorice tea is not regulated, so it can’t be as bad as what some people say. From April 2008, licorice appears on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s list of food additives that are “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). An important ingredient used as an additive to tea is ground licorice root and powder, it is also added to gum and candy. A common cough suppressant is licorice extract, it is also used to flavor lozenges and other cough syrups.

The safety of licorice is of no concern, but it might be a good idea to read up about it to make sure that it is suitable for you. Because if you have any health issues or are on any medications, you will need to check with your doctor first to make sure that you do not get any reactions to the licorice. Like with any medication, using licorice tea as a natural medicine should be used in moderation.

Let’s take a look at some of the health benefits that surround licorice tea. It is often used by naturopathical health care providers for the treatment of:

* Arthritis * Skin inflammation * Sore throats * Viruses * Chronic gastritis, stomach inflammation and peptic ulcers * Constipation * Respiratory inflammation, cough and bronchitis

Licorice herbal tea is available that is already formulated, or you can make your own licorice tea. To make your own mixture, you will need ground licorice root, licorice sticks, or licorice powder. Mix it with your favorite tea, you can add other herbs as well, just infuse it in boiled water the same as other teas.

Licorice tea not only tastes very good but it also has the benefits of treating different health issues as a natural medicine. Licorice tea can be drunk hot or cold while still getting the soothing effect that you receive from drinking tea, it also have great medicinal effects. The ingredients for licorice tea can be purchased from health food stores, speciality grocery stores or you can order your licorice tea ingredients online.

Sue Kennedy shows you how easy it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle with natural herbal remedies. Her site provides plenty of helpful information and techniques on a range of alternative therapies for the mind, body and spirit.