Licorice Root

Licorice is a medicinal herb that dates back over 4000 years. Ancient clay tablets describe licorice as the "elixir of life" for its cure-all characteristics.

Recent research strongly suggests these ancient claims by revealing that licorice may be an aid in the following areas:

Boosts the immune system

Is a mild natural pain reliever

Aids endurance

Activates the liver

Rejuvenates the pancreas

Strengthens the respiratory system

Aids digestion

Cures ulcers

Fights tooth decay

To top it all off, licorice tastes good too. The botanical name for licorice actually means sweet root and is the key to the remarkable taste and medicinal properties of licorice. In the root of the licorice plant is a substance called glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than cane sugar. This has made the root of the licorice plant a versatile and healthy flavoring in many foods and medicines.