Liquorice root can be used as an herbal remedy for many things. The herb's key therapeutic compound is glycyrrhizin. It is an alternative to St. John's Wort as an anti-depressant and also used for many ailments. Some of them include: asthma,athlete's foot,baldness,bursitis,canker sores,chronic fatigue,colds and flu,coughs,dandruff,emphysema,gingivitis and tooth decay,gout,heartburn,HIV,viral infections,fungal infections,ulcers,liver problems,Lyme disease,menopause,psoriasis,shingles,sore throat,tendinitis,tuberculosis,yeast infections,prostate enlargement and arthritis |