Licorice is the name of a genus of plants is referred to as licorice. There are about 20 species in the genus, with species indigenous to Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. Perennial herbaceous plants and licorice, which is part of the family of legumes. Glycyrrhizin, acid or glycyrrhizic, is one of the main components of the plants in this genus. It is too sweet, nearly 50 times more than regular sugar.The known and most common variety glabra licorice, or licorice EU. This type is grown mainly in Greece, Turkey and Asia. Root of the plant used to make sweet extract that can be used to flavor licorice candy, as well as soft drinks, alcohol and tobacco products. It is also sometimes used to mask unpleasant flavors in medicines. Are typically made of dietary supplements licorice root species.Another this species is well-known race uralensis, licorice or Chinese. This type is grown in China and is very common in traditional Chinese medicine. Usually used in conjunction with other herbs, and is considered to enhance the effectiveness.For thousands of years, licorice has been used as medicinal herb. Use a variety of ancient cultures, including Greece, Egypt and China, as issues such as respiratory consumption, coughs, bronchitis. It was also considered for the treatment of gastritis, or inflammation of the lining of the stomach. In Europe, but is known folk remedy for stomach and ulcers.Research verify that licorice has medicinal values. It is considered to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is both an expectorant and soothing for, so I was used to treat colds, asthma and respiratory various other issues. Sometimes used licorice to treat peptic ulcers and other digestive problems. Other medical uses include the activation and function of the adrenal glands and protect the liver cells.
