Licorice root has been known for its healing effect for over five thousand years. This herbal remedy softens smooth muscles, has anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and anti-allergic properties. Enveloping effect, general strengthening, choleretic, antispasmodic, diuretic - all this characterizes the licorice root.
Due to such universality of the drug, it is actively used to treat many diseases.
Licorice root for children is indicated for pathologies that act depressingly on the nervous system. It is used as a prophylactic for colds and for the treatment of cough. Most often in pediatric practice, plant-based syrup is used. It contains glucose, ascorbic acid, flavonoids and essential oils.
Licorice root for children is also used in other cases. It is prescribed for frequent constipation, colitis, poisoning, impaired function of the biliary tract and liver. Licorice is often used as an anti-allergy remedy. In this case, it is worth noting that this plant is itself an allergen, so you need to be extremely careful in the application process. Apply a small amount to a limited area of the skin and observe the reaction.
Licorice root with a dry cough is prescribed in order to become productive. Preparations based on this plant belong to the group of mucolytics with a pronounced expectorant effect.
Licorice root for children is most often used in the form of syrup. However, in some cases, prepare a decoction, infusion or brew, like tea. To prepare the infusion, you need to take 30 grams of dried licorice roots and fill with water taken in a volume of half a liter. Bring to a boil in a water bath and cook for about 20 minutes. Then you need to leave the product for two hours. You can store the medicine obtained in the refrigerator for no more than two days, but it is better to use a freshly prepared infusion to treat the child.
It should be remembered that licorice root for children should be used according to the instructions. A herbal preparation can cause increased excitability in a child. Application for a long time provokes an increase in blood pressure. Possible reactions in the form of edema, which can appear in the first minutes after taking the drug. In order to avoid such situations, there should always be an antihistamine in the house.
In connection with existing precautions, it is not recommended to give this drug to children under one year of age. Licorice, the use of which has a number of contraindications, is prescribed in a strictly limited amount. Syrup for children under two years of age is recommended in an amount of not more than 2 drops per day, up to 12 years - half a teaspoon three times a day, and diluted in water. A decoction is prescribed from one to three teaspoons per day, depending on age. Storage conditions must be observed in accordance with the instructions.