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Used historically for GI complaints, licorice is primarily used as a flavoring agent in the tobacco and candy industries and to some extent in the pharmaceutical and beverage industries today. The chemical compounds found in licorice have been investigated as cancer therapy as well as for their antiviral activity.
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.