Licorice extract - خلاصة عرق السوس

Health Benefits & Uses

Digestion: Helps ease heartburn, indigestion, and stomach lining irritation.
Respiratory: Acts as an expectorant to loosen mucus and soothe coughs or sore throats.
Skin Care: Used topically or in formulas for its antioxidant and calming properties

Precautions & Side Effects

High Blood Pressure: Regular or high doses of glycyrrhizin (the active compound) can cause high blood pressure and low potassium.
DGL Option: Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is an alternative processed to remove glycyrrhizin if you need to avoid blood pressure spikes.
Medical Conditions: Avoid use if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or if you are pregnant.