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LICORICE ON THE FAST TRACK



       

      I have been conducting a science experiment. I put a glass of 
licorice root tea on my window sill for a week to see if it would show 
any evidence of fermentation--candida growth. It hasn't. Licorice is a 
kind of sugar and various micro-organisms will not grow in a strong 
solution of sugar. This is how sugar preserves fruit in jam. I'm going to 
try a better experiment w/ a dilute solution of sugar and a pH test strip.
     I don't think folks w/out blood clots or hypertension need any 
special precautions  when taking licorice. I think people should take 
licorice
root tea whenever possible. Black licorice is vaguely carcinogenic ( RCC
guide to medicinal herbs) . Also candy does not contain the water which 
is the means 
by which pineal secretions control salt and sugar concentration in cells.
I think it's a good idea for licorice to be taken w/ a Dr.'s supervision.
So few of us have Drs. like that that it's a moot point.
     Also since this is  going out to other groups low blood pressure is 
not a problem in entirely healthy people. except in very hot wheather 
were it could substitute for salt tablets or Gatorade. It is very very 
good in a sort of lemonade
w/ fresh lemon or malic acid or a vitamin C powder. Malic acid powder is 
purchased very cheaply at brewer's supply houses. It substitutes for 
green apples in beer. 

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