Licorice Root - Test Yourself

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Licorice root - test yourself JoAnn Guest Jun 13, 2005 15:09 PDT

Licorice root - test yourself

 

How much do you know about it? Test yourself and find out. A score of

15-13 is excellent; 12-10 is good; 9-7 is fair; 6 or below means you

need to study more!

 

1. Aside from ginseng, licorice root is regarded by the Chinese as " the

key to health, " and is found in more combination products than any other

herb: a) True; b) False.

 

2. Licorice root is best known for its therapeutic effects on functions

of the: a) Immune system; b) Female reproductive system; c) Liver; d)

Gastrointestinal tract; e) All of the above.

 

3. About 20 percent of the population is reportedly sensitive to the

effects of ingesting high amounts of licorice extract, experiencing such

symptoms as hypertension and edema. This can be counteracted by

supplementing with: a) Calcium; b) Potassium; c) Vitamin C; d) Fish

oils.

 

4. Licorice root extract is found in all licorice candies: a) True; b)

False.

 

5. Whole licorice and its derivatives appear to have the ability to

inhibit gastric acid secretion and, therefore, help prevent or promote

the healing of a) Sore throats; b) Fever blisters; c) Ulcers; d)

Heartburn.

 

6. Research studies have proved that licorice root extracts are: a)

Antiarthritic; b) Antimicrobial; c) Anticholesterol; d) Antiasthmatic;

e) Anti-inflammatory; f) All of the above.

 

7. Much of the available research has focused on licorice root's

estrogenic action, and subsequent use in hormone-related conditions in

women: a) True; b) False.

 

8. The most important constituent in licorice root is a compound known

as glycyrrhetinic acid, which has been compared to hydrocortisone for

its anti-inflammatory action: a) True; b) False.

 

9. In some studies, licorice root has actually stimulated the body's

production of which factor so critical to immune system function?: a)

White blood cells; b) Interferon; c) Macrophages; d) Steroids.

 

10. Among so many of its other health effects, licorice root has also

been called " The Great Detoxifier " by some, particularly the Chinese: a)

True; b) False.

 

11. In following the practice of Chinese physicians over thousands of

years, licorice root has been most effective when prepared and taken in

which form?: a) As a tea; b) As large amounts of the candy; c)

Incrementally -- four days on, four days off; d) In combination with

other herbs.

 

12. Today, licorice is grown in the Pontefract district of Yorkshire,

England: a) True; b) False.

 

13. In combination with such herbs as ginger root and goldenseal root,

licorice root is often found in remedies for a) Sinusitis; b) Diarrhea;

c) Nausea; d) Headaches.

 

14. Not only does licorice root help ease some PMS symptoms caused by a

buildup of toxic metabolic substances in the body, but it also increases

the liver's ability to filter out some of these toxins: a) True; b)

False.

 

15. As a general cautionary measure, pregnant women, persons with a

history of hypertension, heart disease, renal failure, liver disease,

and those taking diuretics or heart medications should avoid taking

licorice root: a) True; b) False.

 

ANSWERS

 

1. a) True.

2. e) All of the above.

3. b) Potassium.

4. b) False; supposedly, most European licorice candies contain the

extract, while most American candies contain only licorice flavoring

from anise.

5. c) Ulcers.

6. f) All of the above, and more.

7. a) True, supporting its use in maintaining and/or restoring good

hormonal and reproductive health.

8. a) True. 9. b) Interferon, although consensus has not been reached as

to how the herb does this.

10. a) True, especially for the spleen, kidneys, liver, and stomach. 11.

d) In combination with other herbs, which enhances the effectiveness of

all herbs present.

12. b) False. While it is true that back in the 16th century, licorice

was grown there, today it is imported to England from such places as

southern Europe and western and central Asia.

13. c) Nausea, such as that resulting from motion sickness, morning

sickness, or stomach disorders.

14. a) True; it has also been used in the treatment of liver diseases

such as hepatitis and cirrhosis.

15. a) True--check with your health-care practitioner if you have any

concerns or doubts.

 

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