Question 1

i've heard some good benefits from teas. i'm just curious about the benefits of licorice spice herbal tea that doesn't contain glycyrrhizin?

Accepted Answer

Tea/Theanine: There is a component in tea called theanine that relaxes a person and at the same time sharpens his or her focus.  It's not the same for herbal teas even though i'm sure many of them are good as well.  Try green tea, or even a bit better, white tea.

Question 2

hello. i'm using licorice root powder in cakes these days. i saw its side effects and benefits on the internet. is using it in foods, cakes or tea still helpful or dangerous ? should i eat it directly for its benefits? how can i use it effectively?

Accepted Answer

: Licorice is used as an anti inflammatory product . Many compounds sold as licorice do not have any and only its smell. Dugs including health products should be taken for specific indication. If you are healthy and eat healthy food you should not take and do not need so called health foods

Question 3

is licorice tea a stimulant?

Accepted Answer

Not really, no: Licorice is not really a stimulant.  But one animal study does show that licorice extract (not tea) might have antidepressant-like activity on par with Imipramine or prozac (fluoxetine). Please note that swim tests in rats do not equal antidepressant effects in humans, though.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16443316?dopt=abstract.

Question 4

does licorice tea keep you awake?

Accepted Answer

I am unable to find: Insomnia listed as a side effect of licorice root tea.

Question 5

will licorice root tea help laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Licorice root tea: Anything warm will soothe the throat when it is inflamed. Gargle with warm saltwater 1 to 2 tsp of kosher salt to one quart of water. This will take the pain away. Good luck. Feel better.

Question 6

how often can i drink licorice tea? it's really helping my stomach but i've been reading it's dangerous to have to much.

Accepted Answer

Be careful: DGL, deglycirrhinated licorice  can soothe, heal stomach. Regular licorice can cause excess adrenal hormones (when taken in excess,).. unlikely that a cup a day would cause problems.

Question 7

i've noticed when i have a licorice tea at night i have difficulty falling asleep. coincidence?  or is there something to that?

Accepted Answer

Dangers of licorice: Licorice tea is supposed to be caffeine-free. Licorice is not known to be a stimulant.

If your tea contains glycyrrhizin, you could experience serious side effects, according to the UMMC, including hormonal problems, headaches, fatigue, high blood pressure, water retention and heart attacks, arm and leg numbness and muscle pain.

It can interfere with medications and raise potassium levels.

Question 8

does licorice root (used in tea) affect birth control pill?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: The licoricetea can interfere with the potency of your birth control pills avoid.

Question 9

if i took yogi bedtime tea (which contains licorice root, chamomile flower, spearmint leaf, skullcap leaf, passion flower extract, rose hip, valerian root extract, and lavender flower) and one, 0.5mg tablet of lorazepam, is that safe/okay?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, those ingredients do not have interactions with Lorazepam. Avoid Alcohol, Citrus Bioflavenoids, Grapefruit and Melatonin while taking Lorazepam.

Question 10

hello, i am taking doxycycline 100 mg twice daily and ive read that it might cause acid reflux. i bought a ginger, licorice, mallow and chamomile tea to avoid this side effect and i was wondering whether it is okay to drink it with the antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

: Go to drugs.com and look up interaction checker and check. Licorice everyday can cause high blood pressure- mild to severe.

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I've heard some good benefits from teas. i'm just curious about the benefits of licorice spice herbal tea that doesn't contain glycyrrhizin?

A member asked:

Hello. i'm using licorice root powder in cakes these days. i saw its side effects and benefits on the internet. is using it in foods, cakes or tea still helpful or dangerous ? should i eat it directly for its benefits? how can i use it effectively?

A member asked:

Is licorice tea a stimulant?

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Does licorice tea keep you awake?

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Will licorice root tea help laryngitis?

A member asked:

How often can i drink licorice tea? it's really helping my stomach but i've been reading it's dangerous to have to much.

A member asked:

I've noticed when i have a licorice tea at night i have difficulty falling asleep. coincidence? or is there something to that?

A member asked:

Does licorice root (used in tea) affect birth control pill?

A member asked:

If i took yogi bedtime tea (which contains licorice root, chamomile flower, spearmint leaf, skullcap leaf, passion flower extract, rose hip, valerian root extract, and lavender flower) and one, 0.5mg tablet of lorazepam, is that safe/okay?

A member asked:

Hello, i am taking doxycycline 100 mg twice daily and ive read that it might cause acid reflux. i bought a ginger, licorice, mallow and chamomile tea to avoid this side effect and i was wondering whether it is okay to drink it with the antibiotic?

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