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In-depth, seasonal, and herb-specific articles for seasoned and budding herbalists. 

Licorice Root: the Sweeter Side of Gut Health anti-inflammatory demulcent digestion digestive health gut health herbal remedies inflammation leaky gut licorice licorice root mucilaginous
 

Today we're gonna chat all about licorice. No, not Twizzlers. Nor Red Vines.

Licorice Root is our star today, and good for our bodies in so many ways. Glycyrrhiza glabra is the Latin name of this particular plant. The “Glycyrrhiza" part of the name actually means "sweet root" and...

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How Stress Can Lower Your Immune System adaptogen ashwagandha holy basil immune health immunity licorice stress tulsi
 
 

It’s no big secret that chronic stress weakens the immune system. And, as we head into cold and flu season, coming to the end of a year that’s been immensely stressful for the entire world, and also heading into the most stressful, errr uhhh, “wonderful time of...

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