Licorice Root Extract (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) - Controlled Organic Cultivation
Genuine licorice is a medicinal plant native to the subtropical Mediterranean and western Asia. It is grown mainly in Spain, France and Italy. The licorice plant is a member of the butterfly plants, can grow up to one meter and has a yellow, woody root. The root contains the anti-inflammatory agent Licocholcone A, which has been shown to soothe irritated and reddened skin. As a further included active agent, Glycyrrhizin also contains antibacterial, antiviral and fungicidal properties. Antioxidants of licorice root, carotenoids and zinc as natural components promote detoxification and the healing process of damaged tissue. Licorice root extract has been proven in the treatment of chronic diseases like atopic dermatitis and rosacea. Licorice root extract significantly improved their symptoms, as an international clinical study could demonstrate.
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