The Dental Benefits of Dried Licorice Root.
Scientists are reporting in a new study the identification of two substances in licorice which are used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine Licoricidin and Licorisoflavan. Licoricidin and Licorisoflavan helps kills the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. In a study in ACS’ Journal of Natural Products, they say that these substances could have a role in treating and preventing tooth decay and gum disease.