A Sweet and Powerful Herb Remarkable for DigestionA Sweet and Powerful Herb Remarkable for Digestion
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A Sweet and Powerful Herb Remarkable for Digestion

Licorice root can bring relief to problems such as ulcers, liver disease, stomach pain, and bacterial overgrowth when used with care. 
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This is part 3 in Powerful Plants to Soothe and Strengthen Digestion

Many plants have potent effects on problems like bloating, indigestion, nausea, stomach pain, gas, constipation, reflux, and more. They are often used in recipes or as tea with minimal side effects.

With a sweet taste and potent properties, licorice root is a strong herbal ally for digestion.

The same compound in licorice root that makes it 50 times sweeter than sugar—glycyrrhizin—has natural antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and protects against tumors and viruses. Antioxidants can bind to unstable molecules called free radicals or reactive oxidative species that contribute to many diseases.