Also used to treat sore throats, mouth ulcers, stomach ulcers, inflammatory stomach conditions and indigestion. It is used to combat food poisoning in modern Chinese herbalism. Licorice rhizomes can be chewed or made into tea, which with other anti-spasmodic herbs is often taken for menstrual cramps. Chewing on licorice stems stokes the passions and can help you quit smoking. It reduces gas and helps relieve that “too full” feeling. Slow to settle in and protect from slugs (containers filled with cornmeal helps - laid on their side) will help. Each root can be 25” long - cut to 8” lengths and dry.
