Histamine Tracker
Licorice
Licorice is flagged as a moderate concern for histamine sensitivity, and it often appears in concentrated forms in candy, teas, and supplements.
Licorice root and licorice-flavored products are listed as a moderate concern on several histamine intolerance lists, though the exact mechanism isn't firmly established.
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Reported sensitivity — many people with histamine intolerance report reacting to licorice, though whether this is due to histamine liberation or another compound in the plant isn't clearly supported by published research
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Concentrated in candy and supplements — licorice often appears in strong concentrations in candy, herbal teas, and supplements, where the dose can be much higher than you'd get from a trace of flavoring
Herbal teas marketed for digestion or relaxation often contain licorice root, so checking ingredient labels is worth the habit.
Track your reactions to licorice in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)