and add the dried licorice root to it. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Strain and drink warm. "Consume 1 to 2 cups of this tea daily during your period for relief," suggests the expert.
The main component in black licorice is glycyrrhizin. This sweet compound is found in licorice root. Glycyrrhizin causes potassium levels to temporarily drop if you consume it in high amounts.