Licorice has been used since ancient times and according to ancient folklore licorice was used as a cough suppressant, expectorant and laxative. Licorice contains triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, isoflavanoids, magnesium, silicon, sodium and other beneficial constituents which may be helpful for inflammatory and arthritic conditions. Nature's Sunshine Licorice may be helpful for assisting with asthma, bronchitis, coughs and winter chills, laryngitis, respiratory congestion and sore throat. Licorice may also increases the production of digestive fluids and bile, soothes mucus membranes and help to strengthen the adrenal glands, stimulate the adrenal cortex, lower cholesterol, and acts as a mild laxative.