Potential Side Effects of the Licorice Root Licorice should not be used by people with anemia, high blood pressure, severe liver or kidney disease or those taking digoxin-based, diuretics or digitalis glycoside heart medications. The herb should not be used in hypokalemia, liver cirrhosis, hypertension and severe renal insufficiency. Licorice is advised against during pregnancy, but no studies have been made regarding the use of liquorice during lactation. The side effects do seem to be dose dependent, with smaller doses having lesser, or no, side effects. Large amounts of liquorice taken over an extended time period can interfere with sodium / potassium balance and cause fluid retention (edema), high blood pressure, headaches, dizziness and heart problems. The herb should not be used therapeutically for more than 4-6 weeks without the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. How to Make Licorice Root Tea Licorice root is a naturally sweet herbal tea you can make at home. Make licorice root tea at home to enjoy a sweet-flavored, hot beverage with potential health benefits. The root of the licorice plant used for tea preparation is either peeled or unpeeled and comes chopped in small pieces. Its a naturally caffeine-free, herbal tea with a subtle licorice flavor. Drinking licorice root tea may relieve indigestion, cough, colds and respiratory issues, depression. Items you will need Licorice root Tea ball infuser, tea pot and tea strainer or french press Tablespoon Mug Step 1 Boil enough water to make your desired amount of tea. Step 2 Measure about 1 tablespoon of licorice root per cup of tea you would like to make. Step 3 Place measured licorice root into tea infuser, tea pot or french press. If using a tea infuser, place it into your mug after you have filled it. Step 4 Pour appropriate amount of boiling water into mug, tea pot or press. Step 5 Place lid on tea pot or press. Step 6 Let sit, or steep, for 3 to 5 minutes. Step 7 Remove tea infuser from mug, or leave in mug for a stronger flavor. If using a tea pot, pour tea through a strainer into your mug. If using a french press, depress strainer and pour tea into mug. Blessed Be! *White Owl
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 22:09:31 +0000
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