Henry Goodes | Soft Eating Liquorice | 200 g (Pack of 9)

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Pregnant or breastfeeding women shouldn’t have liquorice in any form either due to the fact some studies have found having liquorice during pregnancy can increase the risk of stillbirth.

However, some liquorice-flavour sweets (mainly those in America) don’t actually contain any extract from the liquorice plant at all. 1 A popular alternative is anise oil, which smells and tastes just like liquorice. Summary This change in levels is what can cause blood pressure and heart rhythm issues, as well as fluid retention and muscle weakness. 4Liquorice root is one to the oldest herbal remedies in the world and it is also used to flavour the family favourite sweet of the same name, that we all know and love. Liquorice lozenges or a liquorice gargle are sometimes recommended to those who are going to have surgery. It can also help treat mouth ulcers, according to researchers at the University of Washington. 11 12 You can buy pre-made liquorice tea leaves and tea bags. They usually come blended with other tea leaves and flavours like peppermint, orange peel and chai. Liquorice can help with hot flushes, which has been proven by research published in the Iranian Journal of Pharmacological Research.

Side-effects of low-potassium levels can include lethargy and abnormal heart rhythms. It’s thought liquorice’s side-effects are caused by the glycyrrhizic acid, but it is possible to buy deglycyrrhizinated liquorice (DGL), which may help prevent these issues. 30 Liquorice supplements

Liquorice root

Liquorice root can be used as a flavouring agent in baking, made into tea or mixed into skincare products.