The Chopra Center Herbal Handbook by David Simon M.D

Author:David Simon, M.D. [Simon, M.D., David]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-82910-8
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
Published: 2013-04-02T16:00:00+00:00

AYURVEDA AND LICORICE

Licorice is predominantly sweet and bitter, with a cooling effect. Although, with its sweet taste and cooling potency, one might not anticipate its value in Kapha conditions such as upper respiratory congestion, its special properties of loosening and mobilizing mucus outweigh its potential Kapha-augmenting effects. Its heavy, sweet smoothness is balancing to Vata, while its cooling influence makes licorice particularly useful for balancing aggravated Pitta.

PRECAUTIONS

Do not take licorice if you have elevated blood pressure or are taking diuretic medications. Be certain that you do not exceed the safe recommended dose. Most licorice root contains between 4 and 8 percent glycyrrhizic acid, so a 500-milligram tablet of the dried powdered root will have 20 to 40 milligrams. Do not take unnecessary risks with this herb.

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