Himalaya Herbal Healthcare Licorice

In teas and candies all over the world, Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has been enjoyed for generations. Ancient people would chew the root to freshen their breath. To others it's a spice for savory foods, or even a soft drink. It's also one of the world's most widely researched herbs, east and west, for support of normal digestive function.

Scientists at the Laboratory of Natural Medicinal Materials, Tokyo, Japan point out that Licorice has been used since ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian times, and in traditional Chinese medicine, as one of their most frequently used plants.