
Licorice root for colds.
Licorice root for colds. Licorice root contains an adaptogen — a substance that can increase the body’s resistance to oxygen deficiency and has a positive effect on the hormonal system.
Studies have also found a high estrogenic activity of the plant. Foaming saponins increase the secretory function of the respiratory epithelium, under their influence there is a liquefaction of sputum, easier to breathe during colds.
Licorice has antiviral and antipyretic effect. Bioflavonoids have antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of the urinary tract, bile ducts and intestines, inhibit the secretion of gastric juice.
Also flavonoid compounds strengthen blood vessels, normalizing their permeability.
Sodium salt of glycyrrhetinic acid inhibits the activity of protozoan worms. The use of licorice mentioned in manuscripts with recipes left to posterity eastern healers.