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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.
The distinctive flavor and sweetness of licorice comes from the glycyrrhizin that composes up to 25% of the rootâs makeup. The root itself is hard and fibrous, and is thus typically used for food only as a liquid flavor infusion. In fact, many licorice flavored candies include no real licorice, and are instead flavored with similarly flavored spices such as anise and fennel.