Supplements
- 5-htp
- Aloe Vera
- Amino-acids
- Antioxidants
- Bilberry
- Black Cohosh
- Bromelain
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Chromium
- Co-Enzyme q10
- Cranberry
- Creatine
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Feverfew
- Fibre
- Fish Oils
- Folic Acid
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginko-Biloba
- Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine
- Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola
- Green Tea
- Human Growth Hormone
- Iodine
- Iron
- Liquorice
- Magnesium
- Milk Thistle
- Selenium
- St. Johns Wort
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- White Willow Bark
- Zinc
Liquorice
What is it?
From the liquorice plant root which is a member of the pea family.
What does it do?
The glycyrrhizin in liquorice stimulates the adrenal glands to produce certain hormones, reduces inflammation and increases the levels of interferon, a virus-fighting substance manufactured by the immune system. There is another form DGL or deglycyrrhizinated liquorice which works differently to the one above.
Common Uses
Reduces symptoms of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Helps digestive problems. Helps to treat eczema. Promotes hepatitis recovery. Enhances immunity. Eases respiratory illness.
Dosage
For inflammatory conditions, fatigue and other disorders: Take liquorice root extract three time a day in 200 mg capsules or tablets. For eczema: Apply cream the affected area three or four times a day.
Caution
A key component of liquorice called glycyrrhizin raises blood pressure. You should therefore avoid liquorice if you have heart, kidney or liver disease, or high blood pressure; are pregnant, or are taking diuretics or digitalis. DGL liquorice, however, is fine.
Caution - Consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
All information provided regarding supplements should be used as guidelines. The Osteopathic Rehabilitation Centre takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of supplements and advises all readers to seek advice from a Certified Nutritionist before taking supplements.