Licorice root is a time-honored herbal remedy with a sweet side. Beyond its role in teas and tonics, licorice root has been used for centuries to support digestion, ease respiratory illnesses, and calm everyday inflammation. It is well- known for its synergistic effects with other herbal therapies.

Join us as we talk about how licorice root can fit into your wellness routine, the traditions behind its medicinal use, and simple ways you can explore these benefits safely.

Today on The Lab Report: 
4:00 Licorice root – the plant, not the candy
7:15 Powerhouse synergizer herb
9:45 Bioactive constituents – pharmacologic overview
13:45 Clinical uses – starting with the respiratory tract
16:40 Google it – Dental caries
19:15 In vitro cancer studies 
21:30 Estrogenic activities
23:22 Cortisol, fluid retention, electrolytes, blood pressure
25:45 “What’s in a Name?”

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Licorice root is a time-honored herbal remedy with a sweet side. Beyond its role in teas and tonics, licorice root has been used for centuries to support digestion, ease respiratory illnesses, and calm everyday inflammation. It is well- known for its synergistic effects with other herbal therapies.
Join us as we talk about how licorice root can fit into your wellness routine, the traditions behind its medicinal use, and simple ways you can explore these benefits safely.
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>4:00 Licorice root &ndash; the plant, not the candy</li>
<li>7:15 Powerhouse synergizer herb</li>
<li>9:45 Bioactive constituents &ndash; pharmacologic overview</li>
<li>13:45 Clinical uses &ndash; starting with the respiratory tract</li>
<li>16:40 Google it &ndash; Dental caries</li>
<li>19:15 In vitro cancer studies&nbsp;</li>
<li>21:30 Estrogenic activities</li>
<li>23:22 Cortisol, fluid retention, electrolytes, blood pressure</li>
<li>25:45 &ldquo;What&rsquo;s in a Name?&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit <a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect</a>.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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