Herbal Tea - Liquorice...... side effects?

RosieGB33nz
RosieGB33nz Posts: 142
edited September 29 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all,

I don't like herbal tea but i have come to like the liquorice one. Um what i am wanting to know is if you consume say 3 cups a day, should you be going to the loo several times due to a laxative effect? Or is that coincidence? I have been too scared to go over 1 cup which sucks because it helps me with my hunger and sweet cravings!! Hoping some one can help me with this embarrassing issue :)

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  • quietlywinning
    quietlywinning Posts: 889 Member
    Oh yes, naturopathic doctors will prescribe licorice tea for constipation! It does the job!
  • Postlethwaite
    Postlethwaite Posts: 90 Member
    Coffee also has a mild laxative effect. I wonder if maybe I should switch to licorice tea..

    I have heard of licorice being used for constipation too, but not sure of the doses. I guess you could try researching online, or consulting a naturopath if you are really concerned.

    Have you tried any alternatives? Not everyone is cut out for herbal tea in general but sometimes you can find just one of two that you like, and alternating those will help you not too have too much of either.
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