It is also effective in relieving symptoms of various health issues such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, tuberculosis, neurological disorders, female infertility, and obesity. It also helps maintain healthy levels of cholesterol. Licorice extracts contain phytoestrogens, which promote detoxification, healthy skin and hair, dental health, and immune defense. Furthermore, it helps to combat body odor and depression.
Licorice is a woody-stemmed perennial herb that grows to about 1-2 meters. Its long and wrinkled roots branch horizontally and spread out under the ground. Along with its use in food, it is also valued for providing diverse medicinal benefits such as longevity and vitality, since ancient times. Licorice or ‘Liquorice’ comes from the Glycyrrhiza plant species and is valued for its rich flavor. It derives its name from the Greek word ‘glukurrhiza’ which means ‘sweet root’, attributing to a component called glycyrrhizin present in its root which is much sweeter than sugar. This herb is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has also been appreciated in the traditional Chinese system of medicine for thousands of years and is referred to as “the peacemaker” herb. It is one of the most widely consumed herbs across the world and is currently grown in Russia, Spain, France, England, Germany, the Middle East, and Asia...<<<Read More>>>...