Glycyrrhiza uralensis body’s potassium levels could induce even lower potassium levels. Taking large amounts of liquorice root could also affect cortisol levels as well. People with heart disease or high blood pressure should be cautious about taking liquorice root. Pregnant women also need to avoid consuming large amounts of liquorice root. Glycyrrhiza uralensis Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as Chinese liquorice, is a flowering plant native to Asia. It is used as a sweetener and in traditional Chinese medicine. Liquorice root, or 'radix glycyrrhizae', is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it has the name "gancao" ("kan-tsao";
Pontefract Tanshelf railway station between Wakefield and Pontefract was reopened. The other stations in the town are Pontefract Monkhill and Pontefract Baghill. On Monday to Saturday, there is an hourly service to Wakefield Kirkgate and and also hourly to Knottingley. On Sundays, there is a two-hourly service each way to the same destinations. Pontefract Tanshelf railway station Pontefract Tanshelf railway station is the most central station in the town of Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, and serves Pontefract Races, the racecourse located just down the street from the station. It lies on the Pontefract Line operated by Northern and is east of Wakefield Kirkgate. In