Re: Licorice extreme reaction ...

Another thing to check if you haven't already is if you are taking licorice root in a tincture form then check the label to see if it is in an alcohol base. Ones with very severe adrenal exhaustion are very sensitive to alcohol based tinctures. I know this from experience. Can have immediate flushing, breaking out into sweats, even increased heart rate, etc (symptoms vary from individual to individual with advanced stages of adrenal exhaustion). Also licorice root is stimulatory and can evoke strong sympathetic nervous system response which is already in overdrive in advanced stages of adrenal fatigue. "trying to push through" may well cause your adrenals more harm. Best to you. Tweet