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 Republic of Guatemala is a central American country bordered by Mexico to the Northwest, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Caribbean Sea to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. Its capital is Guatemala de la Atuncio, better known as Guatemala City.