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Question:
I have been reading a little searching for something herbal that might
help. From what I read Licorice (not the candy) should be beneficial.
Has anyone tried it?
Answer:
According to what I read: Homeopathic use of licorice for gastric
irritation dates back to the first century. Today, herbal preparations
are used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers, lower acid levels and
coat the stomach wall with a protective gel. Rarely used alone, it is a
common component of many herbal teas as mild laxative, a diuretic, and
for flatulence. It has also been known to relieve rheumatism and
arthritis, regulate low blood sugar, and is effective for Addison's
disease. The root extract produces mild estrogenic effects, and it has
proven useful in treating symptoms of menopause, regulating
menstruation, and relieving menstrual cramps.
It is also a laxative. If you look up the pharmacology of licorice
you'll find this. I tried it, it made me sick. I looked up boswellia, it is supposed to be better.
Boswellia may help to:
Ease osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Boswellia can be
taken internally as well as applied topically to affected joints to
relieve inflammation associated with these joint disorders. This may
lessen morning stiffness and increase joint mobility. In a study of 175
patients with rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, a
crippling joint disease, 122 participants experienced reduced stiffness
and inflammation two to four weeks after starting on a boswellia
regimen.
Decrease back pain. Boswellia's anti-inflammatory properties can help
to reduce aching and stiffness, especially when associated with low
back pain. Although research indicates that boswellia is best taken
orally for this purpose, creams appear to be soothing as well.
Control certain inflammatory bowel diseases. Boswellia appears to
reduce the inflammation associated with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's
disease, both painful intestinal disorders. And it seems to accomplish
this without the risk of further gut irritation associated with many
conventional pain relievers. In a 1997 study of ulcerative colitis
sufferers, 82% of those who took boswellia extract (350 mg three times
daily) experienced a complete remission of their disease.
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