@mommabee37, I drink it and it works for me ... I HATE NASTY tasting drinks and this is not that gross to me ... I use two teabags per cup and drink it 1-2 times a day... if necessary I add honey ... but I just drink it all at once to get it over with ... the licorice taste is not that overpowering in my opinion ... I also eat oatmeal (not the instant packets) and drink water which helps as well ...