Tag: Licorice

  • Licorice History and Uses: Glycyrrhiza glabra

    Licorice History and Uses: Glycyrrhiza glabra

    Licorice is a sweet root with a history that deserves more care than its candy associations suggest. Glycyrrhiza glabra is a perennial legume, unrelated to anise and fennel despite their similar flavor associations. True licorice root can have significant effects in the body, so identifying the actual ingredient is essential. Read more