Licorice is a popular natural sweetener used in a wide variety of items from candies to tobacco products. Although most people believe that this is a harmless substance, daily consumption can result in serious toxicity resulting from the plant's active ingredient glycyrrhizin. Over the years there have been many reported cases of hospitalization and even death as a result of excessive licorice intake. This presentation will address the historical significance of licorice, discuss the mechanisms of licorice toxicity, and present a case study of a real patient experience licorice poisoning.
