Re: Cascara sagrada, stimulant laxative

"This potassium imbalance can be further exacerbated by the use of thiazide diuretics, corticoadrenal steroids or high doses of licorice root." Boooo! Hisss! I wonder what they mean by "or high doses of licorice root." Too general to know if I'm causing a problem by daily use of licorice root (along with other herbs). Should I take a break from licorice occasionally? I'm taking about 1/4 tsp 2 or 3 times daily.

What would be considered a good bulking laxative? I don't like bloating psyllium; and I don't like the disgusting, makes me gag, guar gum.