Licorice is a herbaceous perennial plant that is found naturally in Macedonia and other parts of Greece, as well as Europe and Asia. Apart from being a medicinal herb, it is also a non-volatile weed, which after its 3rd year forms underground long stems (roots), with a sweet taste and widespread use in medicine. Its main ingredient is glycyrrhizin which is 60 times sweeter than sugar. It also contains steroids (estrogens). Licorice is a valuable drug with anti-rheumatic properties similar to cortisone. Used parts are the root and the underground stem of the plant that is over 3 years old and the collection takes place in autumn.
Keep in a cool and dark place.
Heat water until boiling, add the quantity of the herbal you want. When the temperature starts cool and shrink the mixture and add the sweetener you prefer. Mix and it is ready. It is consumed hot and cold as well.
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Grounded licorice*. * = organic product. Net Weight: 30g
Description
Licorice is a herbaceous perennial plant that is found naturally in Macedonia and other parts of Greece, as well as Europe and Asia. Apart from being a medicinal herb, it is also a non-volatile weed, which after its 3rd year forms underground long stems (roots), with a sweet taste and widespread use in medicine. Its main ingredient is glycyrrhizin which is 60 times sweeter than sugar. It also contains steroids (estrogens). Licorice is a valuable drug with anti-rheumatic properties similar to cortisone. Used parts are the root and the underground stem of the plant that is over 3 years old and the collection takes place in autumn.
This product contains gluten under 20ppm concentration. Suitable for people suffering from celiac disease.
This product is free from lactose. Suitable for people with lactose intolerance.
This product contains salt in concentration lower than 0,12g per 100g of the product.
This product contains salt in concentration lower than 0,005g per 100g of the product.
Product of certified production according to the good practices of organic agriculture without the use of chemical additives and pesticides.
This product contains sugar in concentration lower than 0,5g per 100g of the product.
This product is in accordance with a strict vegetarian diet, free from raw materials of animal origin.
This product is in accordance with a vegetarian diet. It does not contain meat and fish.
Product of Protected Designation of Origin. Identification of the product regarding the place, region or country of origin, its quality and characteristics, as well as the guarantee of its production within a limited geographical production.