 
Fast facts: soothes sore throats, relieves coughs, heals peptic ulcers
What does it do? Say "licorice," and most people think of candy. But licorice is actually a potent and controversial herb. Just to confuse matters, not all licorice-flavored candy contains real licorice (some is artificially flavored).
Traditionally used to soothe sore throat and cough, real licorice comes from the roots of a tall plant that has been cultivated in both China and Europe since ancient times. Ancient herbalists, both Western and Chinese, used the sweet-tasting root to treat ulcers, respiratory problems and many other ailments. In fact, licorice is still found in about one-third of all Chinese herbal prescriptions.
Today, some herbal practitioners remain enthusiastic about the anti-ulcer powers of this "safe," or deglycyrrhizinated, licorice, called DGL. "This product is wonderful for healing peptic ulcers," says Alan R. Gaby, M.D., a Baltimore physician who practices nutritional and natural medicine and is president of the American Holistic Medical Association. "In some studies it has worked about as well as standard anti-ulcer therapies like Tagamet and Zantac, for a lower cost and with virtually no risk."
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 2 or 3 capsules two times a day with meals or a glass of water. Store in a cool, dry place.
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Each Serving Contains:
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)(root) 450 mg
Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule) and magnesium stearate.
CAUTION: Should not be taken by persons with high blood pressure.
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