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Liquorice (confectionery) Liquorice ( British English) or licorice ( American English; IPA: / ˈlɪkərɪʃ, - ɪs / LIK-ər-ish, -iss) [ 1] is a confection usually flavoured and coloured black with the extract of the roots of the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra . A variety of liquorice sweets are produced around the world.
The most widely reported side effect of glycyrrhizin use via consumption of black liquorice is reduction of blood potassium levels, which can affect body fluid balance and function of nerves. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Chronic consumption of black licorice, even in moderate amounts, is associated with an increase in blood pressure , [ 7 ] may cause irregular ...
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Liquorice is a herbaceous perennial, growing to 1 metre (40 in) in height, with pinnate leaves about 7–15 cm (3–6 in) long, with 9–17 leaflets. The flowers are 8–12 mm ( – in) long, purple to pale whitish blue, produced in a loose inflorescence. The fruit is an oblong pod, 20–30 mm ( – in) long, containing several seeds. [ 17]
Overuse of licorice may induce weakness, headache, blurred vision, nosebleed, anxiety, or shortness of breath. [7] Other common side effects may include missed menstrual periods, fluid retention or sexual problems in men. [7] More serious instances of overuse can lead to hypertension and hyperaldosteronism, which may require hospitalization. [8]