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Licorice

• Licorice Root
• General Information
  Most licorice is grown in Greece, Turkey, and Asia. Licorice contains a compound called glycyrrhizin (or glycyrrhizic acid).
  Common Name(s)
  licorice root, licorice, liquorice, sweet root, gan zao (Chinese licorice)
  Scientific Name(s)
  Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese licorice)
  How is Licorice Root usually used?
  Peeled licorice root is available in dried and powdered forms.
• Licorice root is available as capsules, tablets, and liquid extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredients.
• Licorice can be found with glycyrrhizin removed; the product is called DGL (for deglycyrrhizinated licorice).
• What is Licorice Root used for?
  Licorice root has been used as a dietary supplement for stomach ulcers, bronchitis, and sore throat, as well as infections caused by viruses, such as hepatitis.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?
  In large amounts, licorice containing glycyrrhizin can cause high blood pressure, salt and water retention, and low potassium levels, which could lead to heart problems. DGL products are thought to cause fewer side effects.
• The safety of using licorice as a supplement for more than 4 to 6 weeks has not been thoroughly studied.