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By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine since 2000

Common Herb May Cause Erectile Dysfunction

Tuesday May 11, 2004
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a common herb used for energy, colds and flu, stomach ulcers and digestive discomfort, premenstrual syndrome, menopause, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other health conditions. Recent research shows that it may be linked to erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence. Learn more about the connection between licorice and erectile dysfunction.

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