[[=The negatives of Liquorice are:]]=
*Do not use if you have hypertension, hypokalemia edema, cirrhosis of the liver, cholestatic liver disorder, and diabetes.
* Long-term use of licorice can lead to fluid retention, increased blood pressure, loss of potassium and lowered libido as it contains isoflavones (phytoestrogens). It might lower the amount of serum testosterone slightly.
[[=The benefits of Liquorice are:]]=
* Licorice Root has been used as a laxative; to adjust blood sugar, reduce pain from ulcer and arthritis.
* The compound glycyrrhizic acid, found in liquorice, is now routinely used throughout Japan for the treatment and control of chronic viral [[hepatitis]].