“The anti-inflammatory, anti-adhesive, anti-microbial properties of Liquorice have shown beneficial effects in oral diseases like dental caries, ginigivitis, periodontitis, aphthous ulcers and oral cancer,“ but be careful with LIQUORICE: “…excessive liquorice intake can lead to hypokalemia, hypertension, rhabdomyolysis, muscle paralysis, respiratory impairment, hypertensive emergencies, hyperparathyroidism, encephalopathy and acute renal failure.”