Recommended Dosage: 10 to 40 drops 3 times per day.

Medicinal Use*: Effective expectorant, and has been used for this purpose since ancient times. Modern cough syrups often include Licorice Root extract as an ingredient. Additionally, Licorice Root may be useful in conventional and naturopathic medicine for both mouth ulcers and peptic ulcers Licorice Root is also a mild laxative and may be used as a topical antiviral agent for shingles, ophthalmic, oral or genital herpes. The compound glycyrrhizic acid, found in Licorice Root, is now routinely used throughout Japan for the treatment and control of chronic viral hepatitis. Licorice Root affects the body's endocrine system as it contains isoflavones (phytoestrogens). Consuming Licorice Root can prevent hyperkalemia. Licorice Root can be used to treat ileitis, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease as it is antispasmodic in the bowels.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.