Licorice root has been used in herbal medicine to treat indigestion and coughs.
Benefits: Licorice is believed to lower estrogen levels while simultaneously raising progesterone levels. For this reason, licorice is thought to be an herbal remedy for menopausal symptoms.
Risks: Taking more than 20 grams of daily, regularly, may raise levels of the hormone, aldosterone, causing headaches, high blood pressure and cardiac problems.
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