Description

Licorice or Glycyrrhiza glabra means sweet root in Greek and it is kind of legume. It also called ‘Mulethi’ or known as Glycyrrhiza, Chinese Licorice, Gan Cao, Kan-ts’ao, Kuo-lao, Licorice, Licorice Root, Ling-t’ung, Liquorice, Mei-ts’ao, Mi-kan, Mi-ts’ao, Sweet Licorice, Sweet Wood, Yasti Madhu,

It contains a compound named glycyrrhizin that is sweeter than sugar about 50 times. The name Glycyrrhiza is from “glukos” which means sweet and “riza” means root. Therefore, it also often used in candies, beverages and even for toothpaste.

Licorice recently imported to China and it became Chinese important medicinal herbs tradition. With its taste and many health benefits, nowadays you can find Licorice throughout the world even in powder.

Health Benefits

1.      Reduces menstrual pains and treats menopause

2.      Reduces depression

3.      Treats stomach disorders

4.      Cures diabetes

5.      Boosts immunity

6.      Makes your skin bright

7.      Prevents cancer

8.      Reduces respiratory problems and sore throat

9.      Improves your heart function

10.   Beats diabetes