Very often, licorice root is used in medicine . It has enveloping and expectorant properties and successfully cures coughs. In addition, it is also used as a mild laxative. The substances contained in its composition have strong anti-inflammatory and bactericidal actions.
Licorice not only does not interfere, but even helps the body absorb other drugs and significantly enhances their effect. As a result, treatment becomes as quick and effective as possible. It is also important that it has antimicrobial, antispasmodic and antiallergic properties. And recently, scientists also revealed the fact that licorice root is very effective in treating malignant tumors.
The instructions for this natural herbal remedy will help to understand in what cases and how to use it correctly. The composition of this syrup, which can be purchased at any pharmacy, and, if desired, is very simple to manufacture independently, includes a mass of biologically active substances. Thick licorice root syrup (four grams) is diluted with sugar syrup (eighty-six grams), a spoonful of ethyl alcohol is added to the mixture and a licorice root syrup is ready for use . There are practically no contraindications. Due to its sugar content, this syrup should be given with caution to patients with diabetes mellitus. Individual licorice intolerance is sometimes possible in some patients. In all other cases, it is very useful and effective, as it has a therapeutic effect on the body in several directions at once.
Licorice root has a powerful effect on sputum formed in the respiratory tract, and contributes to its rapid discharge. When coughing in the throat, small wounds can occur that unpleasantly sore and cause particular inconvenience to small patients. Thanks to the disinfecting effect of the syrup, they quickly heal. In the complex treatment of respiratory diseases accompanied by severe coughing, such as tracheobronchitis, pneumonia, chronic and acute bronchitis and other diseases, use licorice root.
The instruction includes daily three times the use of syrup. Children under two years of age should be given no more than two drops per dose. The syrup must be diluted with some water. Children under six years of age can increase the dose to ten drops. The main thing you need to know when applying is that licorice root requires a significant increase in fluid intake. This is necessary for its effect on sputum and its dilution. Children up to twelve years of age can be given up to fifty drops per half a glass of water. Adolescents and adults are recommended a dose of one teaspoon per glass. In each case, experts recommend a ten-day course of treatment. If you need to extend the course, be sure to consult your doctor.
Patients with diseases such as bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, as well as pregnant and lactating mothers can only use licorice root with the permission of a doctor. Contraindications also include peptic ulcer disease in the stage of their exacerbation and gastritis. It should be said that with extreme caution, the drug must be given to babies, for the reason that licorice root contains ethyl alcohol in its composition. Always pay attention to the shelf life of the drug when buying. It can be kept in a cool and protected place from sunlight for no more than two years. And if you are in doubt whether to apply licorice root in this disease or not, be sure to contact a specialist.