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The history of the licorice root,[1] from which licorice
is later extracted, goes back several thousand years.
However, what we know today as licorice was considered
a medicinal remedy until the 18th century. Licorice root was generally used for coldsand also for stomach ailments.
It is also mentioned in traditional Chinese herbal books
and in Egyptian papyrus. Scientists have found licorice
in the tomb of a pharaoh, during the excavationof the tomb
of Tutankhamen (1347-1339 B.C.).[2] Ancient Greek and
Roman physicians favored licorice root as a cure for coughs,
colds, and catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membranes).
Liquorice is a
product based
on the extract
of licorice root.
It tastes like this delicacy
reminiscent of
cough syrups.
In most licorice
has a distinctly pronounced black
color, which
is achieved
by charcoal.
Licorice exists
as a stand-alone
candy product,
aswell as an additive.[6]
Liquorice is not just candy, but also a plant, which in Finnish is called lakritsi. In Russian is licorice. It's the same licorice that sold in Russian pharmacies
and is part of many medicines.
The history of the licorice root,[1] from which licorice is later extracted, goes back several thousand years. However, what we know today as licorice was considered a medicinal remedy until the 18th century. Licorice root was generally used for colds
and also for stomach ailments. It is also mentioned in traditional Chinese herbal books and in Egyptian papyrus. Scientists have found licorice in the tomb of a pharaoh, during the excavation
of the tomb of Tutankhamen (1347-1339 B.C.).[2] Ancient Greek
and Roman physicians favored licorice root as a cure for coughs, colds, and catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membranes).
During the Renaissance, licorice became a "folk" medicine. A 17th century botanical reference book described in detail the licorice plant and the uses of its juice extracted from the root. In the Russian kitchen liquorice was mostly added to dried fruit such as apples, cloudberries and cranberries. However, it was later
replaced by sugar.[3] The addition of salt
to licorice is quite popular in the Netherlands,
Germany, Finland and other northern countries.[4]
Liquorice is a product based on the extract of licorice root. It tastes like this delicacy reminiscent of cough syrups.
In mostlicorice has a distinctly pronounced black
color, which
is achieved by
charcoal. Licorice
exists as a
stand-alone
candy product,
as well as an additive.[6]
Licorice is not a rare plant, it grows wild In the south of Russia, in the Caucasus, Ukraine, Siberia, and Asia. It is an herbaceous plant of the legume family, the root of which is boiled and this sweet mass is used in the confectionery industry.
During the Renaissance, licorice became
a "folk" medicine. A 17th century botanical reference book described in detail the licorice plant and the uses of its juice extracted from
the root. In the Russian kitchen liquorice was mostly added to dried fruit such as apples, cloudberries and cranberries. However, it was laterreplaced by sugar.[3] The addition
of saltto licorice is quite popular in the Netherlands, Germany, Finland
and other northern countries.[4]
The history of the licorice root,[1] from which licorice is later extracted, goes back several thousand years. However, what we know today as licorice was considered a medicinal remedy until the 18th century. Licorice root was generally used for colds and also for stomach ailments. It is also mentioned in traditional Chinese herbal books and in Egyptian papyrus. Scientists have found licorice in the tomb
of a pharaoh, during the excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamen (1347-1339 B.C.).[2] Ancient Greek and Roman physicians favored licorice root as a cure for coughs, colds, and catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membranes).
Licorice is not a rare plant, it grows wild
In the south of Russia, in the Caucasus, Ukraine, Siberia, and Asia. It is an herbaceous plant of the legume family, the root of which
is boiled and this sweet mass is used in the confectionery industry.
Liquorice is not
just candy, but also
a plant, which in Finnish
is called lakritsi.
In Russian is licorice.
t's the same licorice
that sold in Russian
pharmacies
and is part of many
medicines.
The history of the licorice root,[1] from which licorice is later extracted, goes back several thousand years. However, what we know today
as licorice was considered a medicinal remedy until the 18th century. Licorice root was generally used for colds and also for stomach ailments.
It is also mentioned in traditional Chinese herbal books and in Egyptian papyrus. Scientists have found licorice in the tomb of a pharaoh, during the excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamen (1347-1339 B.C.).[2] Ancient Greek and Roman physicians favored licorice root as a cure for coughs, colds, and catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membranes).
During the Renaissance, licorice became a "folk" medicine. A 17th century botanical reference book described in detail the licorice plant and the uses of its juice extracted from the root. In the Russian kitchen liquorice was mostly added to dried fruit such as apples, cloudberries and cranberries. However, it was later replaced by sugar.[3] The additionof salt to licorice
is quite popular in the Netherlands, Germany, Finland and other northern countries.[4]
Liquorice is not just candy, but also
a plant, which in Finnish is called lakritsi.
In Russian is licorice. It's the same licorice
that sold in Russian pharmacies
and is part of many medicines.
Licorice is not a rare plant, it grows wild In the south of Russia, in the Caucasus, Ukraine, Siberia, and Asia. It is an herbaceous plant of the legume family, the root of which is boiled and this sweet mass is used
in the confectionery industry.
The history of the licorice root,[1] from which licorice is later extracted, goes back several thousand years. However, what we know today
as licorice was considered a medicinal remedy until the 18th century. Licorice root was generally used for colds and also for stomach ailments. It is also mentioned in traditional Chinese herbal books and in Egyptian papyrus. Scientists have found licorice in the tomb
of a pharaoh, during the excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamen (1347-1339 B.C.).[2] Ancient Greek and Roman physicians favored licorice root as a cure for coughs, colds, and catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membranes).
Liquorice is a
product based
on the extract
of licorice root.
It tastes like this delicacy
reminiscent of
cough syrups.
In most licorice
has a distinctly pronounced black
color, which
is achieved
by charcoal.
Licorice exists
as a stand-alone
candy product,
aswell as an additive.[6]
Licorice is not a rare plant, it grows wild
In the south of Russia, in the Caucasus,
Ukraine, Siberia, and Asia. It is an herbaceous plant of the legume family, the root of which
is boiled and this sweet mass is used in the
confectionery industry.
During the Renaissance, licorice became a "folk" medicine.
A 17th century botanical reference book described in detail the licorice plant and the uses of its juice extracted from
the root. In the Russian kitchen liquorice was mostly added
to dried fruit such as apples, cloudberries and cranberries. However, it was laterreplaced by sugar.[3] The addition
of saltto licorice is quite popular in the Netherlands,
Germany, Finland and other northern countries.[4]
Liquorice is not just candy, but also
a plant, which in Finnish is called lakritsi.
In Russian is licorice. It's the same licorice that sold in Russian pharmacies and is part of many medicines.
Liquorice is a product based on the extract
of licorice root. It tastes like this delicacy reminiscent
of cough syrups.
In most licorice has
a distinctly pronounced black color, which
is achieved
by charcoal.
Licorice exists
as a stand-alone
candy product, as
well as an additive.[6]
Licorice is not a rare plant, it grows wild In the south of Russia,
in the Caucasus, Ukraine, Siberia, and Asia. It is an herbaceous plant of the legume family, the root of which is boiled and this sweet mass is used in the confectionery industry.