Spices, Plants and Natural Remedies >> Licorice

This is a very popular herb in the making of confectionery and candies. It contains starch, sugar, amino acids, gums and essential oil.

Licorice (Mulatthi) flavors candies, liqueurs, ice-creams, chewing gums and baked foods. Its constituent "glycrrhizin" is fifty times sweeter than sugar. It is commonly chewed with betel leaves after meals.

This is good for the liver. It cures hormonal imbalances and peptic ulcers. It protects the spleen and the kidney. Licorice is recommended for neutralizing toxins produced by diphtheria, tetanus and intake of cocaine. It decreases inflammation and relieves arthritic and allergy symptoms.

Licorice reduces throat irritations, lung congestion and bacteria. It is used for coughs and bronchial problems.