There is such a thing as too much of a good thing and licorice can have unwanted side effects if overused. 1  A mild laxative, licorice tea can relieve constipation. 2  Licorice tea has anti-inflammatory properties that may ease the pain of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Studies have shown that licorice helps the liver neutralise toxins and can be beneficial in treating liver disorders such as hepatitis. 2  Licorice tea has anti-spasmodic properties. 3  Licorice is often recommended by herbalists as a substitute for St. Johns Wort as a treatment for depression.
While El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, has the region's third largest economy, poverty rates linger above 30 percent. The country is seeking to create more jobs and income opportunities for the rural poor by boosting agricultural exports.
The northernmost of the Central American nations, Guatemala is the size of Tennessee. Its neighbors are Mexico on the north and west, and Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador on the east.he northernmost of the Central American nations, Guatemala is the size of Tennessee. Its neighbors are Mexico on the north and west, and Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador on the east.