Does licorice tea have benefits? Unpacking the sweet root's health claims
                                
                                
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                                Ancient Egyptians revered licorice root, using it to create a sweet drink for pharaohs and recognize its medicinal properties. This long history of use raises the question: Does licorice tea have benefits, or are its modern health claims simply myths from the past? This article examines the scientific evidence behind this herbal remedy.