The ancient Greeks used liquorice to quench their thirst. Being much sweeter than sugar, it was used by early herbalists to sweeten some of their potions that contained bitter herbs. It was also used as a cough medicine, being an expectorant, and later as a cure for sore throats, chest complaints and consumption, or tuberculosis, and asthma.
It was also used to treat indigestion and ulcers.
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