special subjects
Licorice
Does licorice work?
There is not enough evidence to determine whether licorice is effective for stomach ulcers or complications caused by hepatitis C or other liver diseases. Evidence does indicate that licorice in combination with other herbs relieves symptoms of indigestion and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) ; however, clinical trials of both licorice alone and in combination are limited, and further evaluation is required. 