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a b c d e f g h i j k "Licorice root". National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, US National Institutes of Health. August 2020 . Retrieved 11 June 2023. Somjen, D.; Katzburg, S.; Vaya, J.; Kaye, A. M.; Hendel, D.; Posner, G. H.; Tamir, S. (2004). "Estrogenic activity of glabridin and glabrene from licorice roots on human osteoblasts and prepubertal rat skeletal tissues". The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 91 (4–5): 241–246. doi: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2004.04.008. PMID 15336701. S2CID 16238533. Some people simply love the taste of liquorice – especially those who love a good old-fashioned sweet shop! Laura got me into Lakrids. Just like hygge it all seems very understated and aspirational. I think lakrid is just the Danish name for liquorice but it’s also a brand name for a superb luxury liquorice with very bold flavour combinations (ok, chilli liquorice is to be expected but passion fruit chocolate covered liquorice? ). It’s really next level stuff. You might be forgiven for thinking this all sounds a bit ’emperors new clothes’ but the basic component, the liquorice is utterly smashing. There is an achilles heel though, cost, your have to remortgage property to buy Lakrids and, frankly, what good is liquorice if you can’t eat a ton of it in a sitting.

The latter gives the plant binomial name with glabra meaning smooth [13] and referring to the plant's smooth husks; the former came to being via the influence of liquere, 'to become fluid', reflecting the method of extracting the sweet component from the roots. [14] Liquorice root has antibacterial properties, which has led to it being used to help with skin infections caused by staphylococcus aureus bacteria.The liquorice plant is an herbaceous perennial legume native to Western Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe. [1] Liquorice is used as a flavouring in confectionery, tobacco, beverages, and pharmaceuticals, and is marketed as a dietary supplement. [7] [8] There are a few different ways to experience the benefits of liquorice, including some supplements. Here are a few of the most common: Delve into a dark, sweet enigma with our selection of liquorice sweets at A Quarter Of. Our collection is a sweet sonnet to the timeless allure of liquorice, offering a blend of traditional and modern takes on this beloved confection. With its distinct taste and versatile nature, liquorice has spun a dark, sweet magic across generations. Let’s uncoil the dark, sweet strands of our liquorice story! Time-Honoured Treasures: A Nostalgic Nibble The liquorice plant, which is related to the pea plant, is native to Southern Asia, but can now be found growing all over the Middle East, southern Europe, and even, Yorkshire.

a b c d e f g Omar HR, Komarova I, El-Ghonemi M, Fathy A, Rashad R, Abdelmalak HD, Yerramadha MR, Ali Y, Helal E, Camporesi EM (August 2012). "Licorice abuse: time to send a warning message". Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism. 3 (4): 125–38. doi: 10.1177/2042018812454322. PMC 3498851. PMID 23185686. This particular strain of bacteria can cause skin conditions, such as impetigo, with a study carried out in 2010 in Iran finding that liquorice root and leaves are effective at treating this particular skin condition. 13 Epitome of the Kriaras Dictionary (online version) (in Greek). Center for the Greek Language. Portal for the greek language . Retrieved 2021-04-07.

Insulin or drugs for diabetes – how they work may be impacted due to liquorice changing blood sugar levels. The effects of excessive liquorice consumption on lowering potassium levels in the blood and increasing blood pressure are a particular concern for people with hypertension (high blood pressure) or heart or kidney disease. [7] Liquorice is wonderful because despite being a strong flavour it plays well with other flavours and can work in a number of guises, liquorice is great in toffee, liquorice fudge is even a thing and it’s heavenly. liquorice isn’t necessarily for every one but it is for every one who has a shred of taste of refinement. Finland – Skolekridt Liquorice root comes from the liquorice plant (or glycyrrhiza glabra) which is native to Western Asia and Southern Europe. Liquorice root may slow down the rate at which chronic bronchitis develops in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).