Throughout Italy, unsweetened liquorice is consumed in the form of small black pieces made only from 100% pure liquorice extract. In Calabria, a liqueur is made from pure liquorice extract and in Reggio …

Dec 27, 2025 · licorice, (Glycyrrhiza glabra), perennial herb of the pea family (Fabaceae), and the flavouring, confection, and folk medicine made from its roots. Licorice is similar to anise (Pimpinella …

Licorice is an herb that grows in parts of Europe and Asia. Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which can cause side effects when eaten in large amounts. The chemicals in licorice are...

Licorice root has a long history of use, going back to ancient Assyrian, Egyptian, Greek, Arab, Chinese, Tibetan, and Indian cultures. It was used in traditional medicine practices for coughing, asthma, and …

Jun 7, 2021 · Liquorice comes from the root of a plant called glycyrrhiza glabra. 2 The root extract has a sweet flavour, and contains over 300 different active compounds. 3 Studies show that liquorice may …

Jun 12, 2020 · Licorice root possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties due to compounds like glycyrrhizin, which may offer health benefits such as reducing acid reflux.

Jul 11, 2025 · Liquorice, known scientifically as Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a sweet-tasting root that has been valued for thousands of years for its medicinal, culinary, and aromatic properties.

In the United Kingdom liquorice (syn. licorice) is used as an emulsifier to create foam in drinks and alcoholic beverages. Licorice root can be chewed or made into tea.

Sep 28, 2024 · Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), also spelled as “Licorice,” is a perennial herb that belongs to the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to Southern Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, …

Liquorice (British English) or licorice (American English; IPA: / ˈlɪkərɪʃ, - ɪs / LIK-ər-ish, -⁠iss) [1] is a confection usually flavoured and coloured black with the extract of the roots of the liquorice plant …