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how much liquorice root can I consume in a day?Updated a month ago

You may have noticed we have a warning about avoiding excessive consumption on any of our teas that contain more than 10% liquorice root - but how many cups is excessive? Some studies on the effect of liquorice on the body suggest that it has the potential to increase blood pressure and decrease potassium levels. It is worth noting that the liquorice used in these studies is not liquorice in its natural form. The liquorice we use in our tea is natural liquorice root. To be on the safe side though, we recommend that anyone suffering with hypertension (high blood pressure) limits consumption of our liquorice & peppermint and sweet ginger teas to one cup a day and be sure to follow any advice from your GP.

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