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In women, licorice has been used in conjunction with spironolactone in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. 26 The estrogenic activity of licorice, as well as compounds glabridin and glabrene, has been documented.
Licorice, also known as mulethi, is an herb from the legume family. It is widely used as a flavoring agent in sweets, chewing gum, toothpaste and beverages like soft drinks and beer. For medicinal purposes, the dried root of this herb is used. In fact, it is one of the most widely consumed herbs used for medicinal benefits across the world.