Suggestions for use:Start by using one teaspoon dissolved in a glass of lukewarm water. Can be drunk after dinner and before bedtime. As needed, increase to 2 teaspoons. It can be used every night or only as needed. Generally acts in 1-2 intakes.Take 1 hour away from medications. Limitations of use:diabetes, pregnancy and lactation, children and individuals sensitive to its ingredients.

Preparation of infusion: put one tablespoon of dried root in a cup of boiling water and let steep for about 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2-3 cups daily. Contraindications: with regard to side or undesirable effects, for health purposes it is not recommended to take it for prolonged periods (maximum 4-6 weeks) and at a high dosage because, due to its mechanism of action, which causes an increase in renal cortisol, it can cause an enhancement of minerlcortidoid activity, resulting in excessive water and sodium retention and loss of potassium. The consequences of this can be hypertension, edema, arrhythmias and muscle weakness. Contraindicated in those with hypertension (high blood pressure), in pregnancy, lactation, chronic hepatopathy, in renal failure, cirrhosis of the liver and heart disease. In pediatric age (4 years and older) it should be consumed only as an expectorant and only in the form of aqueous preparations (herbal teas) at a dosage proportionate to the child's weight. Not recommended to be taken with oral contraceptives as these may increase its hypertensive effect (raises blood pressure). Avoid use together with corticosteroids and in heart patients being treated with diuretics. From a dietary perspective, licorice use should not exceed 100 mg per day as a flavor corrector, and no more than 50 g per day of licorice candy should be consumed.

Preparing the infusion: put one tablespoon of dried herb in a cup of boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 cups daily. Contraindications: not recommended in pregnancy, lactation and in individuals with individual hypersensitivity to the plant. The essential oil should be used for internal use only under expert advice.

Preparation of infusion: put 1 tablespoon of dried berries in a cup of hot water and let steep for about 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 cups daily. Contraindications: plant with no side effects and very safe even in children. Avoid use in cases of individual hypersensitivity to the plant.