Sunil, If I recall correctly, *natural licorice* candy is slightly estrogenic, and also has a slight sedative effect. Most ot the black licorice candy folks buy is not this kind. To get the "real" stuff, buy Panda brand licorice candies in the health food section.
Lynn a self-admitted black licorice junkie, who loves driving her 300SD, Victoria, even in the rain....