Merlion Naturals Licorice Root Powder

Organic Licorice Root Powder by Merlion Naturals is used mostly as a sweetener in candies and beverages. People have also used licorice root for centuries for its health benefits, licorice root benefits the human body in numerous other ways. The glycyrrhizin (the active compound in licorice that accounts for its sweet taste),helps with inflammation. Other important bioactive compounds in licorice root help boost brain function, while the fiber helps with weight loss.

Key Ingredients:
Licorice Root Powder

Key Benefits:

• Licorice root might be beneficial for the skin and hair

• The use of licorice brightens your skin and helps to fade blemishes and dark spots

• The root promotes the health of the scalp but also takes care of the hair

• Licorice root contains many healthy components such as flavonoids, plant sterols, volatile oils, chalcones, glycosides, coumarins, glycyrrhizic acid, asparagines, and anethole

• Licorice root can help boost immunity. In fact, the glycyrrhizin in licorice can stimulate immunity and help fight several viral infections

Directions For Use:
Use Licorice as a Tea:
Add 1 tbsp of Licorice root powder to 240-300 ml boiling water, wait for 3-5 minutes and strain out the powder. Even if you don't want to strain out the powder its perfectly fine, you can drink tea along with powder.

Benefits for Skin:

• The use of licorice brightens your skin and can prepare a face mask by mixing turmeric powder and fuller’s earth with licorice tea. Apply the pack on your face and allow it to dry

• Rinse off the face pack with normal water

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• A licorice root decoction can be used as a sunscreen lotion to protect the skin from sunburns and tan

• To treat sun damage, you may apply a pack prepared by mixing the crushed cucumber in licorice tea

• Note: It is not recommended that people ingest more than 8 ounces of licorice tea per day

Benefits for Hair:
It can be used in preparing packs for various hair conditions. A pack can be prepared by adding amla powder and henna in licorice tea and mixing them well. It helps in treating many conditions, including dandruff, dull hair, split ends, and sun-induced hair damage.

Safety Information:

• Read the label carefully before use

• Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight

• Keep out of reach of the children