Licorice Root as an anti-inflammatory for CF

Hey Hv,

I've been thinking about the way my lungs have been feeling and I think that I have an idea as to what's going on, maybe. At first I thought it was reflux, which I did/do have, but even after somewhat fixing that I have not noticed much improvement. The I thought it was an infection I needed to clear up so I started taking the respiratory infection formula you recommend, but it has not yet worked. You said it was probably because I can't get the mucous out easily like the average person. I think I agree. I then thought it was because I am having bronchial constriction, so I am on the Coleus as you recommended. However, that still hasn't resolved my issues.

Then finally it dawned on me - inflammation with possible allergies in my lungs. I has dismissed that because I figured I was nebulizing the Glutathione, which I incorrectly assumed was an anti-inflammatory, but it is actually just an anti-oxidant - these are not necessarily the same thing, right? I also am taking the turmeric and coleus. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, but as you have said several times, it is not well absorbed. It also is not the most powerful anti-inflammatory. I thought coleus would act as an anti-inflammatory, but I realized that you have never stated this. I think it works more as a bronchiodilator with some anti-allergy properties as well, right?

You wrote to someone the following: My favorite anti-inflammatories in order are licorice root, yucca root, turmeric and nettle leaf.  These can be combined for better effects.

I just started the adrenal protocol yesterday, as we discussed in a PM. Right now my dose of the adrenal herbs is not that high because I'm building up slowly to ensure no allergic reaction occurs. Which means I'm not taking too many anti-inflammatory substances at the moment. I am taking more turmeric as of yesterday, but again it's not that well absorbed.

A lot of people with CF take that drug from the underworld, prednisone, in order to deal with inflammation. I have no desire to take it, however thinking about what you have written about licorice root and it's steroidal properties, I think it might make sense for me to take additional licorice root beyond the amount in the adrenal protocol. Do you think this makes sense? If so, how much should I take and what other herbs should I mix it with, if any? Most people with CF start the prednisone at 40 mg and then taper down. Would it be possible to safely take an equivalent dose of licorice root and other natural herbs and if so how much? You may want to PM me on this since you already know what herbs I'm taking. However I thought others might benefit from knowing how much licorice root or other anti-inflammatory herbs to take for lung inflammation.

Thanks!!