There's no denying that licorice is one of the strongest and most polarizing flavors out there. Some people hate it, but enough people love it that it's found in everything from sweets to booze.

Let's all agree that the age-old methods of treating common health issues are back again. In recent years, we have witnessed the return of a number of traditional ingredients and "gharelu nuskas." ...

Licorice root tea is a soothing drink that combines the sweetness of licorice with hot water. To prepare this tea, steep one teaspoon of dried licorice root in hot water for about 10 minutes. You ...

Scientists are reporting identification of two substances in licorice — used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine — that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the ...

It provides the raw material for liquorice candy, calms the stomach and alleviates diseases of the airways: liquorice root. Chosen as the "Medicinal plant 2012", the root has been treasured in ...

Glycyrrhizin – A natural anti-inflammatory agent that soothes the gut and regulates adrenal function. Flavonoids – Antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress and support immune function.

As it turns out, children were not the only ones with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads over this past holiday season. In a new study, scientists show how a compound from licorice root ...