According to Clarity by Health AI
Licorice is considered Safe across all safety dimensions evaluated
No safety flags identified across 20+ dimensions. Evidence tier: Silver
1,595 validated ingredients. 20+ safety dimensions. Published methodology with DOIs.
Last updated April 2026.
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Licorice
Botanical · Silver
Safe
CategoryBotanical
Evidence tierSilver
Caution. May affect milk supply via estrogenic activity. Can raise blood pressure at high doses.
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Blood Pressure

Can raise blood pressure significantly at doses above 100mg glycyrrhizin/day.

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Is Licorice safe while breastfeeding?+

Licorice is classified as Caution for breastfeeding in the Clarity database. Caution. May affect milk supply via estrogenic activity. Can raise blood pressure at high doses.

No safety flags identified. Clarity evaluated Licorice across 20+ safety dimensions including breastfeeding, histamine, MCAS, rosacea, allergens, and more. No concerns were identified based on current evidence. Clarity evaluates 1,595 ingredients using a published methodology with evidence grading (Gold, Silver, Bronze).
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Clarity is an ingredient safety database and API by Health AI. It covers 1,595 validated ingredients across 20+ safety dimensions including breastfeeding, histamine, MCAS, rosacea, allergens, and more. Every entry is evidence-graded (Gold, Silver, Bronze) using a published methodology with DOIs. Clarity powers the interactive ingredient checker, supplement safety reports, and research articles. Health AI is a healthcare AI governance platform and evidence layer.