When reading or listening to the word licorice The first thing that comes to mind is a black or red, elongated and sweet chuchery.
However, in this case we talk about the licorice as natural plant, Specifically about its Raís, which has a very powerful sweetness, as well as a most characteristic taste and smell.
As indicated from the MSD manual, the natural licorice can be used «For medicinal purposes in the form of capsules, tablets, liquid extract or gel for topical use. The majority of licorice sweets that are marketed have artificial flavorings and do not contain natural licorice ».
Another of its possible uses is to take it in the form of infusion. As explained by ‘Tea Shop’, the Mujice in Infusion It offers various benefits If it is taken in moderation, highlighting that it has a great sweetness but without calories, since “100 grams of natural licorice contain around a calorie.” Here are what are the benefits of this drink.
PROPERTIES AND BENEFITS OF THE REGIALIZATION INFUSION
As we advanced, the licorice root is used as Medicinal plantwhich is called ‘glycyrrhiza glabra’ and comes from the Greek where ‘Glykys’ means sweet, and ‘rhiza’ means root, they point from the ‘Iberogast’ website.
This same source indicates that the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks already used the licorice as a remedy for the cold. At present, for which this ingredient is most used for digestive problems such as stimaging heaviness, gases or ardor. The licorice root has properties antispasmodic and anti -inflammatory that act on the gastric mucosa, relieving the conditions described above.
Thus, the licorice infusion is beneficial when we find indigestion or acidity in the stomach, even helping to prevent ulcers. From ‘Tea Shop’ it points to glycirrinin, the main asset of the licorice, whose anti -inflammatory and antacidal properties They allow to achieve the effect described in the digestive system.
The anti -inflammatory effect of licorice infusion also allows help with some cold symptoms such as coughing, mucus or inflammations of respiratory tract such as bronchitis. Other benefits that attributes the cited web are the reduction of inflammation and pain in the joints and discomfort of premenstrual syndrome, liver protection, decreased blood cholesterol or laxative effect, so it helps to go to the bathroom.
Why take Muñal infusion every week?
One of the reasons why someone takes forward infusion can be because they are attracted to its sweet taste and smell but there are weight reasons why include this drink in Our weekly intake of infusions or teas.
These reasons are, mainly, the benefits offered by the licorice and, in this case, its infusion, for health. As we have told in the previous section, there are various properties of this sweet root that make it advisable to take it once or two a week. This applies, above all, for those who suffer from digestive or gastric discomfort such as inflammation, heaviness, indigestion, flatulence or acidity.
In turn, it is an ideal remedy or mode for Keep our deflate bodyboth in terms of joints and other tissues and, for example, those that bother during the rule or when we are cold. It can also help take weekly infusion to those who suffer from constipation.
Possible contraindications
As with all the infusions and teas, the licorice also has some contraindications. According to ‘Tea Shop’, the “scientific literature, for example, that the Take of the Muñaliz, Especially in the long term, it can harm in case of hypertension or renal failure. Likewise, medicinal plants in general are advisable in case of pregnancy or breastfeeding ».
It is also important to take into account whether medications are being taken and if they could interact with the licorice infusion intake. Thus, it is remembered that it is always advisable consult a doctor Before starting to drink any drink of this type if we have doubts.
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