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Licorice root has been used in daily doses from 2 to 15 g for ulcer and gastritis. Higher doses given for extended periods of time may pose a risk of hyperkalemia. The acceptable daily intake (ADI) for glycyrrhizin is suggested to be 0.2 mg/kg/day.
Licorice root has been used in Eastern medicine to treat sore throats, ulcers, and viral infections for centuries, and itâs best when mixed with water and gargled. A study in Anesthesia & Analgesia found that patients who gargled licorice root water saw less throat pain post-surgery than those who just drank water.