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Licorice

Description :

Licorice, scientifically known as Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a perennial herbaceous plant prized for its sweet-tasting roots and various medicinal properties. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, licorice is native to parts of Europe and Asia and has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Western herbalism. Licorice is characterized by its compound leaves with multiple pairs of small leaflets and clusters of pale purple to blue flowers that resemble pea blossoms. The plant’s roots, which contain compounds such as glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizic acid, and flavonoids, are the primary source of its medicinal benefits and distinct sweet flavor.