Licorice
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Licorice root is an herb known for its sweet flavor. When one thinks of licorice, candy twists instantly come to mind.
Origin: Licorice originated from the Mediterranean region, as well as Russia, and Asia minor. Today, licorice is mostly grown in Greece, Turkey and Asia.
Recipes: Licorice is most well-known in confectionaries. Its unique flavor makes it a popular choice to use for sweets and deserts. A little known fact is in many licorice products use a substitute of anise oil in in place to achieve similar flavor.
To try your hand at some home-made licorice treats, here’s a few recipes
Black licorice ice cream
Licorice caramels
Licorice twists
Drinks are also known to use licorice such as root beer. Here’s a recipe to try a batch of homemade root beer
Several adult beverages that are known for their licorice and anise flavors –
Sambuca, Anisette, Pernod, Absinthe, Jaegermeister or a licorice martini
Cures: Licorice has been around for many years and used for various ailments.
Licorice is known to help cure a sore throat, bronchitis, cough and other infections as well as stomach ulcers, heartburn and nausea. It can easily be taken by mouth as a tablet, a candy or as a tea.
It is also used for to help reduce itch or eczema in the form cream or gel.
According to National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, if you have high blood pressure, are pregnant, nursing or have low potassium levels, you should not take licorice of any sort.
Beauty: Licorice can also be found in shampoo for healthier hair. It can be known to reduce oiliness and also help with itchy scalps.
Isn’t licorice so fun – you can enjoy it as candy, tea to
help relieve a cough, a drink to raise spirits and for fabulous hair.
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