A Chinese Herb For Weight-Loss?

Licorice for Weight-Loss? I’m skepticalby Cathy MargolinWho really needs another article about weight loss plans and products? We’re inundated with advertising on weight loss supplements and the last thing we need is more of the same. Alas, I’m asked all the time, “Don’t you have herbs for weight loss?” People who know me, know I would never suggest Chinese herbs for quick fix weight loss. I’m

Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Offers Protection Against Breast and Skin Cancer

Several interesting articles about two types of cancer and Gan Cao, a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, have come out recently. Gan Cao is also known as licorice root.The Detroit Alternative Medical Examiner reported that licorice has potential for preventing breast cancer. Gan Cao can be effective against breast cancer cells but, when taking the herb, it is important to also