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Health Benefits of Licorice Root
Sweetener in food and drink
Soothes the upset Stomach
Cleanses your respiratory system
Reduces Stress
Assists in Cancer treatment
Good for the skin and teeth
Doses and Side Affects: see link
From: 9 sources listed:
Licorice Root Fights MERS and SARS Viral Infections
Licorice has been used against viruses for centuries
Other research confirms SARS inhibited by licorice
Licorice and viral respiratory conditions
Author: Case Adams, PhD
Licorice abuse: time to send a warning message
Not trying to Re-write every journal or blog on Licorice root: Just giving credit where information is found with major topics to allow you to go and read it.