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Licorice Root

The root of Glycyrrhiza species, used traditionally in cough-and-cold and digestive preparations.

Reviewed health uses

Acute cough

For relief nowTraditional use

Licorice root has traditional use as an expectorant for cough associated with a cold. This is a traditional-use claim rather than strong modern clinical evidence.

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Household preparations

Safety information

Glycyrrhizin-containing licorice can raise blood pressure and cause serious electrolyte or cardiovascular effects when used in large amounts or for prolonged periods.

No published ingredient-specific cautions are attached.