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• Licorice

Licorice may have several health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol and treating ulcers. This eMedTV Web page describes other uses of licorice and provides information on the possible side effects and safety precautions associated with it.

• Benefits of Licorice

Licorice is supposedly useful in treating several health conditions, such as ulcers and high cholesterol. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at other licorice benefits, including information on how licorice works and if it is safe for children.

• Does Licorice Work?

This selection from the eMedTV library addresses the question, "Does licorice work?" This article explains how licorice may be effective for treating several health conditions, such as heart problems, stomach problems, eczema, and hepatitis.

• Is Licorice Safe?

Licorice may increase the risk of congestive heart failure and can make certain health conditions worse. This eMedTV resource describes other important licorice safety concerns and explains what to discuss with your doctor before consuming it.

• Licorice Side Effects

It is important to know that real licorice can cause serious side effects. This eMedTV Web page outlines several licorice side effects to watch out for and explains the difference between real licorice and products that contain licorice flavoring.

• Licorice Dosage

As this eMedTV page explains, there is no established licorice dosage that is considered to be safe or effective. This page also covers the possible risks of using licorice medicinally and offers some tips on finding a reputable manufacturer.

• Licorice Drug Interactions

Taking licorice with certain drugs, such as blood pressure medicines or digoxin, can cause serious problems. This eMedTV Web site lists the medicines that may cause licorice drug interactions and describes the problems these interactions can cause.

• Licorice Overdose

You should seek immediate medical care if you believe you have overdosed on licorice. This eMedTV article explains how a licorice overdose may cause dangerous symptoms, such as congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, or muscle damage.

• Licorice and Pregnancy

It may not be safe for pregnant women to take real licorice products. This eMedTV page explains the potential complications, such as preterm labor or effects on estrogen levels, that could happen if you are taking licorice and pregnancy occurs.

• Licorice and Breastfeeding

It may not be safe for women who are breastfeeding to consume real licorice. This selection from the eMedTV Web site further discusses potential problems that could occur when consuming real licorice and breastfeeding at the same time.