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 Licorice? Licorace is a common misspelling of licorice.
 
Licorice appears to provide a number of health benefits. It may work for treating ulcers or other similar problems (such as heartburn or indigestion), have estrogen-like or anti-estrogen properties, and decrease testosterone production in men. Even though licorice supplements can be beneficial for numerous medical conditions, they could also be dangerous for some people. Before taking licorice, you should talk to your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or have low blood potassium levels.
 
(Click Licorice to find out more, including other benefits of licorice, the effectiveness of the supplement, and the potential dangers of a licorice overdose. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;