Licorice is an herb that grows in parts of Europe and Asia. Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which can cause side effects when eaten in large amounts. The chemicals in licorice are thought to ...

Black licorice can be bad for you, particularly if you eat a lot of it or have certain conditions like heart or kidney disease. Eating 2 ounces or more of black licorice daily for at least two ...

Licorice is one of a number of foods that might benefit people with COVID-19, according to research from Iran. A five-day randomized controlled trial tested the effects of taking licorice root ...

Wild licorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota Pursh, Fabaceae) is an erect perennial that grows to 1 - 1.5 m tall, from deep, woody rhizomes that have a licorice flavour. The leaves are alternate, each with 7 - ...