Liquorice, or licorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavour can be extracted. The liquorice plant is a herbaceous perennial legume native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, such as India. It is not botanically related to anise, star anise, or fennel, which are sources of similar flavouring compounds.
Names:
Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra | English Name: LICORICE ROOTS | Hindi Name: MULETHI | Tamil Name: ATHIMADHURAM
Benefits: • Good for eye and eyesight / vision • Provides good strength and immunity • Enhances colour and complexion • Good aphrodisiac, increases the quantity and quality of semen • Good hair tonic • Excellent remedy for throat disorders, good for improving voice • Heals ulcers, wounds and swelling / inflammation associated with wounds
Uses: Cooking, Medicinal Preparations, Extraction