Licorice is an anti-inflammatory herb

Slows down the deterioration of the body’s own inflammatory adrenal steroids and enhances the power of other herbs you are taking, for some it enhances the taste of other herbs. Personally I hate the taste. This herb can help a number of conditions  -

Arthritis

Allergy

Bronchial problems

Helps the body to fight viral infections

Chronic fatigue

Blood sugar imbalances

Skin problems

Well known for curbing a cough

Do not take high doses over a long period of time

Heals peptic ulcers

Any complaint that involves the mucus lining.

It can be taken in a tincture, capsules, or make a tea with the raw sticks shown above, but the candy with licorice does not count, sorry.