Liquorice
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Many people are familiar with Liquorice as a flavour and as a confectionary, but it is an important and powerful medicine.
Soothing and calming to the gut and lungs, it is also an expectorant.
Supportive and restorative to the adrenal glands and immune system it is a helpful tonic when coping with stress and/or burnout.
Gently stimulating to the liver and can ease constipation.
It is a key herb in herbal traditions across the world.
However , do avoid or use with caution if you are susceptible to high blood pressure.
Liquorice is a key ingredient in a chest rub recipe .