* Licorice powder has been used externally to treat genital [[herpes]] and [[Cold Sores]] (herpes simplex virus). It is said to strengthen the nerves, promote the memory, and help in cases of [[Liver Diseases]].
* In herbalism it is used in the Hoxsey anti-cancer formula, and is a considered adaptogen which helps reregulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. It can also be used for auto-immune conditions including lupus, scleroderma, [[Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)]] and animal dander allergies.
* Useful in irritable conditions of mucous memberane of Urinary organs. Useful in [[Sore Throat]], cough, [[anorexiaAnorexia Nervosa]] and persistent low fever.
* Recent studies indicate that glycyrrhizic acid disrupts latent [[Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS)]]
* Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is part of a traditional Chinese herbal mixture that is considered effective for [[psoriasis]].