Licorice may aid digestive health through reductions in ulcerations, pain, and inflammation along the digestive tract, which may explain why it is considered to improve symptoms of functional dyspepsia (indigestion) and ulcerative colitis.[1][2][3][4] Similarly, licorice has shown some evidence of relieving the symptoms of postoperative sore throat, rheumatoid arthritis, and atopic dermatitis by suppressing T-cell activity and reducing inflammation (See this FAQ for details.)[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
It is also possible that licorice might prevent tumor growth, protect cells from chemotherapy damage, benefit some cardiovascular measures, and aid in neurological conditions like dementia and epilepsy.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] These findings are promising, but they generally still require further human-based clinical evidence before they can be considered conclusive.