A2A I would not recommend drinking a lot each day. Because Licorice (root) tea can cause sodium build-up in your body, it can put you at higher risk for hypertension (high blood pressure), mild edema (swelling) in the feet/ankles, and loose stools. read more
Make a tea from 1 g to 5 g of dried licorice root and take it three times per day, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. To make the tea, slice pieces of the root and cut them into small pieces. read more
Licorice root, and products made from it, can inhibit Streptococcus mutans, an organism responsible for dental cavities. In addition to serving as an ingredient in candy, licorice is available as a liquid extract, dried powder, tea, tablet or capsule. read more