Licorice Root Powder

Description

Licorice Powder is made from the dried roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a sweet-tasting herb traditionally used in both culinary and medicinal practices. Rich in natural compounds like glycyrrhizin, it is valued for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and immune-supporting properties. Licorice powder is commonly used in teas, herbal blends, digestive tonics, and natural remedies for cough, sore throat, and stomach discomfort.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LICORICE

This simple stick has a wealth of health benefits hiding in its unassuming presentation. Egypt was found to be implementing the root for herbal remedies and medicinal uses in ancient times. Even today, emerging research suggests licorice root can soothe internally and externally.

The active compound in the root not only gives licorice powder its flavor but provides the health benefits of antioxidants, along with anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Topically, as licorice powder is antimicrobial, it’s a purposeful and powerful component to anti-acne skin care. It can be used to treat inflammatory conditions like eczema.

Licorice powder also has a healing effect on the body. Studies have shown significant impact when treating internal inflammation, with conditions like ulcers, acid reflux, and heartburn. It’s also been a helpful treatment for healing the throat after a cold or viral infection. It’s even shown promise with respiratory aid for conditions like bronchitis and asthma.

The root is often included in candies and mints, as it is helpful for freshening breath and fighting off cavities. Though with excessive internal use there are some potential side effects with this root, overall, the benefits of this root certainly surprised us.

Its also have a lots of skincare benefits,

LICORICE ROOT BENEFITS FOR SKIN

1: Helps hyperpigmentation
Improving hyperpigmentation is one of this plant’s most well known attributes. Hyperpigmentation occurs when your skin produces more melanin in certain patches or spots than in others, giving skin an uneven tone and darkened appearance.

This often happens because of free radical exposure: free radicals can damage melanin-forming skin cells and prompt them to produce excess pigment. Licorice root combats this process by hindering melanin and free radical production. That’s part of why gentle, effective dark spot removers contain licorice root extract to help even out skin spots.

2: Carries glycyrrhizin, a powerful antioxidant
Licorice does well in treating atopic dermatitis, rosacea, and psoriasis – and you can thank glycyrrhizin (glys-err-eye-zin) for that! It’s the acid responsible for making licorice taste sweet. The official name for the licorice plant is Glycyrrhiza glabra root, which is what you’ll find as the key ingredient in our Brightening Serum.

Glycyrrhizin is anti-inflammatory, which means less redness and irritation for inflamed, irritated skin. As an antioxidant, it protects our skin against free radicals. Some of the most obvious signs of free radical damage show up on our epidermis, and sun damage is one of the most prevalent stressors in daily life. This is why it’s so important to protect yourself from UV rays with a clean, cruelty-free sunscreen!

3: Contains glabridin, a UV-fighting super ingredient
Glabridin (glab-rye-din) is one of the most active ingredients in licorice root extract. This substance helps diminish any dark spots you have from scarring or sun damage. It also prevents pigmentation from UVB rays by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme that causes dark pigments after sun exposure.

4: Pregnancy-safe retinol alternative
During pregnancy and while nursing, mothers have a laundry list of things to avoid. Unfortunately, this typically includes some of the most powerful and transformative aspects of our skin care routines, such as retinol and hydroquinone. As mentioned, licorice root has potent brightening and toning properties. That makes it a great way to continue treating the skin during and after pregnancy.

5: Protects skin with Licochalcone A
This defensive licorice root benefit comes to us from another active ingredient, Licochalcone A (lick-uh-chal-cone). It helps your skin produce higher levels of antioxidants, fortifying your skin’s defenses and preventing UV damage in the process. Not to mention, it can protect skin from damage even after unprotected exposure to UV rays.

Packaging: Our Powders/seeds are packaged in airtight Ziplock Bags to avoid spillage.

Recommended Storage: This Seed or Powder should be stored in cool temperatures away from direct sunlight and moisture in an airtight container.

DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.