Caution
Licorice is not for prolonged use except under the supervision of a qualified health practitioner. Prolonged use may cause hypertension, edema, headache, vertigo and potassium depletion. Not for use by persons with hypertension, hypokalemia, edema, cirrhosis of the liver and cholestaatic liver disorders and diabetes. Not to be used during pregnancy.
Medicinal Uses
Licorice Root is used as a cough suppressant; it loosens mucus in the lungs. It also eases stomach inflammation.
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