benefits of licorice extract
Benefits of Licorice Root. Although research on licorice's health effects is limited, studies suggest that the herb may offer certain health benefits: 1) Canker Sores. In a 2008 study, scientists found that an adhesive patch medicated with licorice root extract helped heal canker sores (also known as recurrent aphthous ulcers). After seven days of treatment with licorice, study members had a significant decrease in ulcer size.