Liquorice affects the body's endocrine system as it contains isoflavones (phytoestrogens). It might lower the amount of serum testosterone slightly.
Large doses of glycyrrhizinic acid and glycyrrhetinic acid in liquorice extract can lead to hypokalemia and serious increases inblood pressure, a syndrome known as apparent mineralocorticoid excess.
Function:
1.Enhance the transformation and transportation functions of the spleen and stomach.
2. Relieve pain and cramps of smooth or skeletal muscles.
3. Licorice root also moistens the lungs and stops coughs. It treats disorders
such as shortness of breath, fatigue, sallow facial appearance, decreased food intake,
loose stools, and diarrhea.
4. Its neutral property treats coughing and wheezing of various etiologies
that stems from either cold or heat, and deficiencies of excess, with or without phlegm.
5. Licorice root can also be used to clear heat and toxins; it is useful to treat
poisoning due to foods, herbs, herbicides, pesticides, drugs and heavy metals.
6. Liquorice root has also been reported to speed the healing of canker sores
