Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 > <<Now for the warnings. Long term use of licorice can drain the body of > potassium and cause retention of sodium. Do not use if you have diabetes, > hypertension, liver disorders, severe kidney insufficiency, hypertension, > cardiovascular disease, hypoglycemia or hypokalemia. Do not use if pregnant > or nursing. If misused, it can cause edema, electrolyte imbalance, headache > and vertigo.>> Kit, You are right, this is one of those " too much of a good thing.. " . Seemingly innocent herbs can cause problems in sensitive or health compromised individuals. I have found alot of info searching the net. Licorice root (glycyrrhiza glabra or G.uralensis) is one of the most highly regarded herbs used to treat conditions associated with diminshed adrenal function. Its antiviral and adrenococorticoid properties make it a good candidate for chronic fatigue syndrome. Licorice is also recommended for Addison's disease, asthma and allergies, coughs, peptic ulcer, arthritis, and following steroid therapy. There appears to be great individual variation in the susceptibility to the adverse reactions to licorice. Highly sensitive individuals may react to as little as 100 mg of glycyrrhizic acid, while others may be able to tolerate much more. A safe guideline is to not exceed 3 grams of licorice root per day for more than six weeks. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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