Not Just Candy: How to Use Licorice Root Safely

Licorice is likely one of the most commonly used herbs across the world because it has such a wide range of effects and ways it can be used.

Despite its popularity, there are contraindications that are often overlooked. This herb can increase blood pressure in both healthy and vulnerable populations. However, by understanding its effects on the cardiovascular system and how to use it safely, you can use this herb confidently in your herbal practice.

In today’s video, you’ll learn about:

-The medicinal benefits of Licorice in a formula or by itself
-The side effects and contraindications of Licorice
-The difference between standard and deglycyrrhizinated Licorice
-How to safely dose with this herb
-Traditional methods for using Licorice
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ABOUT SAJAH
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Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy.
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This video is for educational purposes only. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any diseases. Please contact a qualified health care professional for medical advice.

[hammersaw]

I agree, I think the tradition Chinese way of mixing it as part of a formula is why they have used this herb so wisely for so long, it is a flavoring agent to cover bitterness, Licorice is in 9 out of 10 formulas in TCM.

[katerinakezemides]

I had a similar experience working with licorice root tincture but it was worth the lesson! A fellow herbalist shared with me a great saying- that we as herbalist can only support or guide clients down the path as far as we have gone down our own path. There’s definitely much more to herbal healing than reading or even just growing the plants, it’s about the relationship we cultivate…and that may take years and that’s okay too 🙏

[sabinabaldwin]

Great video! It's so important to really know and experience the herbs before giving to others. In our "immediate gratification" culture, many people who have been dissuaded from big pharma want a quick herbal fix. However most I've met are not inclined to study the herb(s), much less feel and experience them.
What you and Whitney do is vital. For those who truly want to take health into their hands there must be the willingness to learn, to delve deeply into one herb at a time.
I recently heard from an acquaintance who wanted to know what I "have" or "am growing" for pancreatic cancer.
Please keep these wonderful videos coming! 🙏🌼☺️💞

[abejitasqueaks]

I will never forget this story. Thank you very much Sajah.

[sagesherbalapothecary]

This is so helpful. I tend to use it for the anti microbial actions and the moistening properties

[joannegratton]

Love the book case, I would love to browse it 😊 great video too,

[plant-lover]

I've been using licorice root powder for hypotension and for my adrenal glands and it's really calmed me down but my Oura ring showed my heart was beating at 201 bpm last night. It did this a few months ago before starting the licorice root powder at 178 bpm. I'm taking 1 level teaspoon around 11am daily and wonder if I should back off to 1/2 teaspoon a day.

[byssabyss]

Panda licorice candy is the best- all it is is molasses, flour, licorice root and natural flavors...

[helencheung]

Huh? As kids (many moons ago) we would buy sticks of liquorice root from the chemist shop on the way home from school and chew the juice out of them . A cheap and long-lasting treat. If that was dangerous the chemist never warned us. Just reached into the jar and handed them over.

[mary-anncarleton]

Indeed taking herbs in excess is valuable, I've learned from Gotu Kola Calamus root stinging nettle big time. Thanks for the tip about the heart connection....

[cherryblossom]

Thank you very much for the valuable information. Do you know if licorice is effective against candida overgrowth? Thanks in advance

[waynebrewer]

i have low blood pressure.would this be
good to raise my blood pressure.

[BeccaS]

You said, “…at the time we didn’t really know any antidotes for it except for nerving…” Are there other antidotes?

[edwinamirsaleh]

If I'm buying "cut and sifted" licorice root from Amazon, how many spoons can I take? My plan is to boil it but still eat the roots along with the liquid.

I don't have a micro scale. Would a tablespoon be too much?

[minkymandy]

2 ounces of liquorice root is nearly 60 grams .. that's a lot! 2 grams is 1 teaspoon which is all that's needed for a strong cup of tea.

[liaowang]

Hi, you mentioned that this licorice root remedy starts from Chinese medicine. Do you have any reference that I can find the trace of that history? I’m curious how this medicine got from china to the Europe as part of my study. Many thanks.

[mary-anncarleton]

We all might wanna get on a good liver flush and top it off with some happy