Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) contains potent anti-inflammatory properties that seem to act much like corticosteroids but without the negative side effects. It can be taken in capsule form 400 to 500 milligrams 3 times a day; tincture of licorice, 20 to 30 drops, 3 times a day; or licorice tea, 2 teaspoons of dried root in 3 cups of hot water, steep for 10 to 15 minutes and drink a cupful 3 times a day. Do not take internally for more than six weeks.