Licorice Tea

Have you had Licorice tea?Licorice is a shrub that is native to Asia and Southern Europe. The rhizomes and roots have been used for their medicinal properties for more than a thousand years. It has a distinctive flavor, and some varieties are more that fifty times sweeter than sugar. Many benefits can be enjoyed with its use including helping with inflammation, treating respiratory problems, and even for the treatment of ulcers. It is also noted for a long reputation as a support during times of stress.

When we are in a stressful situation, the adrenal glands kick in and release hormones that help us deal with these problems. The can increase blood pressure, boosting energy, protecting the immune system, and bringing sugar levels back to normal. The problem is that there are so many different stressing is a person’s life, commuting to work every day, trying to balance busy schedules and responsibilities, and well as many others that this can greatly effect the adrenal system to the point of exhaustion.

Licorice root tea can nourish and balance the adrenal system, taking some of the burden off. Licorice is made up primarily of glycyrrhizic acid, which stimulates the adrenal gland. This phytochemical is very similar to adrenal secretions, so if you want to be revitalized, then drinking licorice tea at least once a day can make you feel revitalized, and prevent a number of diseases. Just one cup a day can restore all the functions of the adrenal glands, helping you cope with just about any kind of stress that comes your way. However, there are some side effects, which include water and sodium retention, and elevated blood pressure. In order to counteract these effects, a diet that is rich in potassium, like eating avocados and bananas can help maintain the proper sodium balance in your body.