LICORICE : A TRADITIONAL HERB AND ITS MODERN EFFECTS ON HUMANS

Licorice herb has been widely used for many centuries in the cure of common illnesses, such as sore throat and dry cough. Recent studies have revealed that the healing properties of licorice components could be effective against a much wider spectrum of diseases, such as chronic hepatitis and HIV infection. However, excessive consumption of this natural agent may produce dangerous side effects, since the substances it contains can interfere with many metabolic pathways. Therefore, caution should be taken when using licorice in a chronic manner, or when larger doses than appropriate are being prescribed.For full article Click Here