Licorice root contains over 400 constituents, including saponins, a substance considered anti-inflammatory and expectorant. The tender, finely chopped roots are known for their exceptional properties and long-standing use in traditional herbal medicine. Licorice root is a natural source of valuable nutrients and flavor.
Enjoy the natural sweetness and versatile uses of this unique root – whether as a herbal tea, to enhance your taste, or as a natural ingredient for your health and wellness.
The licorice plant is a woody perennial that grows up to one meter tall. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is native primarily to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. However, the heat-loving plant is also cultivated in the Upper Rhine region and near Bamberg. In herbal medicine, only the dried roots of the licorice perennial are used.