NIH National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus Licorice Listing / /
IndustryTerm
food / /
MedicalCondition
sore throat / bronchitis / stomach ulcers / hepatitis C. More / heart disease / hepatitis C / preterm labor / high blood pressure / hepatitis / infections / /
MedicalTreatment
dietary supplement / Dietary Supplements / alternative medicine / /
Organization
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / National Institute of Health / NIH office of Dietary Supplements Web / National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Web / National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine / /
Licorice Root This fact sheet provides basic information about licorice root—common names, what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information. Common Names—licorice root,