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Today, licorice is used as a folk or traditional remedy for stomach ulcers, bronchitis, and sore throat, as well as infections caused by viruses, such as hepatitis. Peeled licorice root is available in dried and powdered forms. Licorice root is available as capsules, tablets, and liquid extracts. Licorice can be found with glycyrrhizin removed; the product is called DGL (for âdeglycyrrhizinated licoriceâ).
Uses of Licorice root extract. In addition to flavoring classic candy, licorice root has been used to help support low moods while helping to manage bouts of stress. Licorice root is also considered to help support healthy digestion, and as such also helps support the immune system by managing the healthy production of âgoodâ gut bacteria.