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How does black licorice reduce hot flashes?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

It doesn't : Most studies show this is not very effective.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

LIcorice: It may work by activating estrogen receptors. There are some studies that suggest it can help with reduction of hot flashes.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 8/19/2019

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