Licorice Root Powder

Licorice root comes from the root of the plant, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and is widely used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. 

The most beneficial properties of licorice for horses lie in its ability to promote healthy adrenal gland function, ulcer repair, and to build immunity against foreign pathogens such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses.

Benefits

• Anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties 
• General health tonic 
• Anti-ulcer herb - may assist in reducing stomach secretions and protecting mucousal linings, thereby making it useful for gastric ulceration and inflammation
• May help relieve scouring 
• May assist with stomach issues and reducing bloating 
• May assist with some skin conditions (particularly itchiness) 
• Known to soothe airways and help aid the respiratory system. May be beneficial for coughing, bronchial spasms and respiratory infections
• Aspirin-like action and may be helpful in relieving fevers and soothing pain such as headaches
• Anti-allergenic effect which may be useful for hay fever, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis and bronchial asthma
• May help ease stress/anxiety 
• May be used to treat irritation, inflammation and colic in the digestive tract
• Rich in antioxidants