Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza Glabra/Mulethi) ملٹھی

Overview

Licorice is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae (legume) family. The Glycyrrhiza genus includes several species, with Glycyrrhiza glabra (European or English licorice) and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese licorice) being the most commonly used for commercial purposes.Licorice has a sweet and slightly bitter flavor profile. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in candies, confectionery, herbal teas, and certain alcoholic beverages (e.g., anise-flavored liqueurs like Sambuca and Ouzo).

Benefits

• May aid skin conditions
• May reduce acid reflux and indigestion
• Help treat peptic ulcers
• Anticancer properties
• Ease upper respiratory conditions
• Protect against cavities
• Aid diabetes.
• Reduce menopause symptoms.
• Boost weight loss.
• Help treat hepatitis C.