Licorice

Licorice has antiseptic properties for the respiratory system and helps with flu, toothache, and canker sores. It is a diuretic, stimulates appetite, and promotes digestion. Licorice is invigorating and thus a natural antidepressant. It also provides relief for sinusitis, sore throat, and bronchitis. The oil extracted from bay laurel and used in the licorice can be applied for muscle pain, neuralgia, and strains, and it aids digestion. Due to its laxative effect, licorice is particularly suitable for people with hemorrhoids.

Usage:
Suck on it as a candy, or dissolve in water: warm 20 pieces in 100 cc of water at about 80 degrees Celsius and let cool. To use as a cough syrup, take one tablespoon per hour.