(glycyrrhiza glabra) An adaptogenic herb, esp when stress is bottled up in the stomach, and therefore used to soothe gastro intestinal problems. In cases of food poisoning, stomach ulcers and heartburn, licorice root extract can speed the repair of stomach lining and restore balance. This is due to the anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties of glycirrhizic acid, which can suppress the toxic bacteria H. pylori and can prevent it from growing in the gut. research has shown that some people with peptic ulcer disease, heartburn and gastritis had improved symptoms when taking DGL (deglyserhized licoorice) DGL is the safer form of licorice as it does not raise blood pressure, and may be used long term.
