Common uses as tea

• Soothes irritated mucous membranes
• Restores pituitary activity
• Promotes positive emotions
• Eases inflammation
• Relieves respiratory issues such as bronchitis, catarrh, & coughs in general
• Sweet and delicious
• Emollient
• Demulcent
• Nutritive
• Relives abdominal bloating, flatulence, and colic
• Great harmonizer

Topical applications

• Used as a wash to treat inflamed eyelids, dry eyes, itchy skin, shingles, rashes, eczema, psoriasis, and wounds
• Use as a mouthwash to prevent tooth decay, gingivitis, and mouth sores
• Use as a lubricating enema or douche
• Can be used as a hair rinse to prevent hair loss and dandruff

Contraindications

• Avoid licorice in cases of vomiting, nausea, edema, and rapid heartbeat
• Not recommended during pregnancy

Warning:

Avoid during use of steroid or digitoxin medication

• Prolonged use may elevate blood pressure and cause vertigo and headaches
• Large doses can cause sodium retention, and potassium depletion and may be emetic
• Continuous use is not recommended beyond 6 weeks
• Not to be used when taking cardiac glycosides, hypotensive agents, corticosteroids, diuretic drugs, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors