BS: Licorice cures herpes!

Subject: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: GUEST,Keinstein
Date: 18 May 07 - 06:01 AM

It seems that some forms of herpes can be cured by glycyrrhizic acid, which is found in licorice. Don't all rush to the sweetshop at once.

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Bert
Date: 18 May 07 - 05:38 PM

Of course glycyrrhizic acid kills the cells, they are trying to PRONOUNCE it!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 May 07 - 06:28 PM

Don't try this if you have high blood pressure! Licorice can cause it to go even higher.

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Jim Lad
Date: 18 May 07 - 06:59 PM

I have a licorice toilet seat.

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 18 May 07 - 07:22 PM

Well that's one thing sorted,.... now how do you cure the trots brought on my eating tons of liquorice or the terminal embarassment caused by spelling 'liquorice' incorrectly?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 18 May 07 - 07:22 PM

The findings are investigatory, there is no recommendation that GA in licorice be added to the list of treatments.

The effect of licorice on blood pressure is well-known (warning by Katlaughing); it also is linked with severe Hypokalemic Paralysis.

See articles on line from the Mayo Clinic.

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: frogprince
Date: 18 May 07 - 07:51 PM

Why did anyone ever start eating that stuff as candy anyhow?
Yech!

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 18 May 07 - 07:52 PM

Where do those Q spellings come from? The English!

Licorice is the recognized spelling in Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary;, it is given as the alternate spelling in the Oxford English Dictionary.

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From: Severn
Date: 18 May 07 - 08:33 PM

Will there be yearly pilgrimmages to Pontefract for the cure, with Hair-bo Shirts and other means of Pennants sold to the faithfull?

Will all this finally spawn us the Second Coming of Chaucer?

Will the Fabulous Anisettes be providing the entertainment? (Shoop! Shoop!)

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 May 07 - 09:04 PM

I know how they came up with the English spelling...same way Reeses Peanut Butter Cups came into being....someone carrying liquor bumped into someone carrying rice and the two mixed up to make a totally new confection!**bg** (lame, I know, but couldn't stop myself.)

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 18 May 07 - 09:41 PM

Wudja believe it? The English once kneu how to spell-

1205: "And gingiuere & licoriz he hom lefliche (backward z)ef."
Holland, 1602 spelled it licorice. Some guy in 1542 stuck a q in it. Fifteen or so spellings are listed in the OED that were used in the past.
Or use the scientific name, Glycyrrhiza glabra.

Chervil may be used as a substitute in cooking.

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 19 May 07 - 07:37 AM

The freebie local newspaper arrived yesterday and tells me that "Pontefract Liquorice Fesival is promising allsorts of tasty treats over a spectacular nine days." July 7 to 15th this year.

Web site : http://www.pontefractliquorice.co.uk/

And it was used as a sweetener because liquorice is, if I recall correctly, the sweetest natural subsance known.

Quack!
GtD.

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From: Severn
Date: 19 May 07 - 07:44 AM

The original spelling of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups reflected the monkeys they originally tested them on. The Rh factor was dropped for some reason.

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Alice
Date: 19 May 07 - 09:43 AM

Actually, Stevia is the sweetest natural substance.Click here 300 times the sweetness of sugar

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 19 May 07 - 10:02 AM

Yes Alice - was going to mention Stevia - there is a traditional European tea blend that includes Stevia.

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 May 07 - 10:12 AM

Severn...LOL!

Isn't it Stevius is the most sour?:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Bill D
Date: 19 May 07 - 11:49 AM

If you think 'licorice' is bad, you ought to see how they originally spelled 'anise'.

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Becca72
Date: 19 May 07 - 11:55 AM

Who knew all that Sambuca I drank could have been put to medicinal uses!

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 May 07 - 12:12 PM

was it Anne-ease named after a prominent lady of the night?**BG**

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 19 May 07 - 06:18 PM

Ah yes. Medically used as a carminative.

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Mr Red
Date: 20 May 07 - 09:25 AM

coltsfoot rock - now there's a sweet to die for - not much coltsfoot in mouth - mostly a delicate hint of liquorice (as Word - English (English) spells it)

I spell it yummy anyway.

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 20 May 07 - 11:49 AM

Geoff The Duck:
The freebie local newspaper arrived yesterday and tells me that "Pontefract Liquorice Fesival is promising allsorts of tasty treats over a spectacular nine days."
I think you should name the periodical responsible for that terrible pun.

CHEERS
Nigel

Subject: RE: BS: Licorice cures herpes!
From: GUEST,Oblivious
Date: 20 May 07 - 05:01 PM

Am suffering from sexually-transmitted herpes. Seeking the appropriate female to help effect cure--will pay for the liquorice allsorts. Contact details to come.