I noticed that since drinking two pots of licorice tea yesterday (1 teabag per pot) that my nausea is much better today.
Even more noticeable is that I did not have a dizzy spell while changing my yoga positions this morning. I have gotten used to these spells and was amazed to not have one this morning. I know it can raise your blood pressure and perhaps that is why it helped with that.
I have read that it is good for healing ulcers and aiding in digestion. I also read that it can be good for your adrenals. This is a surprise and probably just what I needed.
There are lots of warnings about not taking this for a long time due to side effects and harm to your liver and kidneys. Have any of you taken this consistently? I am going to check with my LLNP, and see if it is okay to take in moderation, but thought it was worth sharing. Posted by whitmore (Member # 28721) on :
It prevents the breakdown of cortisol, but I believe over time and due to the negative feedback loop, your body will adjust for it.
Sue
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- See the Tillotson book here, the ONE EARTH HERBAL SOURCEBOOK for their chapter on Licorice.
When exploring herbal medicine, it's best to consult with an ILADS-educated LL (lyme literate) doctor who has completed four years of post-graduate medical education in the field of herbal and nutritional medicine -
- and someone who is current with ILADS' research & presentations, past and present. -----------------------
Integrative / Holistic M.D., etc. (Be aware that those in this category can have various levels of formal herbal &/or nutritional education, perhaps even just a short course. Do ask first.)
Links to many articles and books by holistic-minded LL doctors of various degrees who all have this basic approach in common:
Understanding of the importance of addressing the infection(s) fully head-on with specific measures;
Knowing that support supplements are important, but NEVER enough alone. And knowing which supplements have direct impact, which are only support and which are both.
You can compare and contrast many approaches.
BASIC HERBAL EDUCATIONAL & SAFETY links . . . . -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- I did not copy the excerpt about licorice but you can read in the "Biochemistry" article how licorice can help block the toxin from borrelia spirochetes.
First:
The lyme toxin is "similar to that of botulinum." ------------------------------
Because many of the symptoms of Lyme disease involve the nervous system, it was speculated that the spirochete produced a toxin that disrupted normal nerve function.
Through the use of DNA manipulations and a database of known protein toxin DNA sequences, a match was made with a selected Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) gene and a specific toxin in the database.
Protein generated from this cloned Bb gene was examined biochemically and found to have characteristics similar to that of botulinum, the toxin of Clostridium botulinum, a zinc endoproteinase.1
The toxin from Bb belongs to a family of toxic proteins known as "zinc endoproteinases" or metalloproteases, and includes the toxin from the organism causing tetanus as well as those from many other well-known infectious diseases. . . .
. . .
[not sure where this is in the article as I lifted it from a web cross search]:
. . . One known inhibitor of toxin activity is the substance glycyrrhizic acid (GA), the active principle of licorice root . . . . -
Posted by dbpei (Member # 33574) on :
Wow, Keebler. This is amazing information. So the licorice tea may not have only made me feel better by soothing and aiding my digestive tract, but it also may have helped to block the borrelia toxins that have likely been making me feel very sick also.
My LLNP was treated and trained by Dr. B so I trust her advice on my supplements. However, for additional support, I am going to order the Tillotson book on herbs that you referenced. It looks excellent.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Well, with just a cup or two of the tea, likely you just received a nice lift. First and foremost, it's an adrenal support. -
Posted by MattH (Member # 30846) on :
So if licorice can provide some support for the addrenals, when is the best time of day to take it?
Thanks, MattH
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Not too late, for sure. It would depend on individual reaction. I would not drink a cup of licorice tea - or take a solo licorice capsule - past 2 p.m.
But, if as a supplement, licorice is usually in a formula that is balanced. I am pretty sure some some sleep formula I have contains it - with 6 or 8 other herbs.
If taking licorice for nausea or other kinds of stomach trouble, get the DGL chewables for any time of day or night. Just be sure of the additives, that can be a maze to manage.
Also helpful for nausea: Slipper Elm (search how to make a gruel from it); Marshmallow Root; Dandelion . . . .
DGL has had the stimulating "element" removed. [But, that is the same "ingredient" that is said to help block toxins.]
DGL is also best for those with high blood pressure. Although, if in a balanced formula and not too high a dose, licorice may not have any effect on blood pressure. It's all about the balance - and being tailored to the individual. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Licorice is discussed in the adrenal articles and books here:
Topic: NATURAL SLEEP & ADRENAL SUPPORT -
Posted by Atta (Member # 30786) on :
I have really low blood pressure and had a pretty bad reaction to Licorice Tea a few weeks ago. Just wanted to throw that out as a caution. Love the taste and had too many cups. It whacked me out and gave me a major migraine along with a hypoglycemic reaction which was strange since I thought it was supposed to help with hypoglycemia.
Posted by gmb (Member # 23562) on :
My Milk Thistle capsules also contains Licorice and dandelion root.
I also added ginger root caps as well to my daily sups.
dbpei, I'm glad you found something new that helps.
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