Licorice root has been used to sooth gastrointestinal problems in case of food poisoning, heart burn stomach ulcer, good for treating asthma, breast & prostate cancer, controls women hormone production, support kidney, liver/ hepatitis & bladder. Improves energy, good for cardiovascular disease. Licorice root has a remarkable list of properly documented uses including HIV, viral infection, fungal infections, menopause, psoriasis, sore throat, arthritis, dandruff, tuberculosis, depression, etc.