what about LICORICE?
#21568 - 09/23/03 02:16 PM
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kenneth
Reged: 05/05/03
Posts: 53
Loc: Toronto Canada
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Hey folks. Has anyone had success taking licorice root as a supplement? I have ibs-c with reflux and heard it could be helpful. I just started today and I do notice a difference. I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this.
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Hi - real licorice is a natural laxative. It will help constipation, but be careful here as with all laxatives (even herbal ones) regular use can lead to bowel dependency.
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Heather
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I'm finding that it is helping me with reflux. My gut is also not pouding as hard. I use modulon, which helps me a lot, but was looking for something a bit more to calm the gut, help with gas and reflux. I find that if my reflux is under control, my ibs is much better.... If I continue to find that licorice helps, how often do you think it would be safe to use it? i can't use peppermint because of reflux, and i'm allergic to chamomile...
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Hi - I honestly don't know how often it's okay to use the licorice. But I would suggest fennel instead of the peppermint for both the reflux, gas, bloating, and spasms. It can help a lot and certainly won't hurt. There's info about fennel here web page
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