Traditional Chinese and western herbalists have
used licorice for centuries to help balance stress and support healthy adrenal function.
Cultures have
used licorice root as a medicine for thousands of years throughout the world.
Use this licorice - flavored member of the parsley family in a variety of tasty (and healthy) recipes.
Make your favorite healing herbal tea (this week, we've been
using licorice, echinacea and lemon grass, but find what's best for you and your discomforts - and don't forget to steep your tea for 20 minutes or so when making medicinal tea!)
Pack sub sandwiches, easy - to - eat fruit (such as grapes), popcorn and crispy rice cereal treats shaped like footballs (
use licorice or fruit leather for the football laces).
For example, this recent study found that
using licorice water as a gargle soothed patients throats after surgery.
In this study, they found that
using licorice water as a gargle soothed patients throats after surgery.)
An astonishing number Chinese herbal formulas «over 5,000 in fact,
use licorice to sweeten teas and to «harmonize» contrasting herbs.
Not exact matches
I
used to LOVE cherry - flavored
licorice Nibs.
Push black
licorice strings into the base of the frosting to form the legs (I
used spider cupcake holders so I did not do this step in the photos above, but the black
licorice will give you a similar result).
Goji berries are believed to offer liver protection and are
used along with traditional herbs like
licorice, ganoderma, gynostemna and pentaphylla in many liver cleanses.
The snacks were divided into subgroups based on product type (fruit drink snacks,
licorice, non-dairy ices, ice creams and savories) and their caloric content per portion was compared with the caloric content of reference products derived from the Dutch Food Composition Database [13],
using one - sample t - tests.
She prescribed a «paste» of alfalfa honey,
licorice root powder and turmeric and I just noticed some fresh turmeric root at my local grocers — do you have any recipes or
uses for the fresh root?
I
used sweet basil but Thai basil would be more authentic, although with that terrible
licorice flavour.
(We
used Black Ace Red
Licorice.)
Blackfoot Indians
used wild
licorice leaves to make poultices for earaches.
Also, I
used chocolate frosting to draw the face instead of
using black
licorice.
Using some frosting glue should help keep the
licorice attached.
The taste is a sweet and bitter
licorice flavor, which takes some getting
used to.
Use orange and green frosting for the pumpkin and its top, and black
licorice and black jelly beans for the face.
Don't know if you saw my earlier post on «Why Kids + Food = Conversational Hot Potato,» but there I talk about a project my kids
used to make at their Jewish preschool — a torah made from
licorice, marshmallows, cake frosting, etc..
The kids
used red
licorice, hard candies, gumdrops, gummi bears, butter mints, candy - coated chocolates, cinnamon toast cereal, and marshmallow Christmas trees to decorate their houses, and they looked awesome!
Instead, the natural preservative star anise seed oil is
used, which also gives it a faint and temporary
licorice scent.
And, if you
use pastis, the
licorice flavor comes from star anise (Illicium verum).
What it's
used for:
Licorice root is
used to treat ulcers and other stomach ailments, bronchitis and sore throat, and some viral infections.
Licorice helps make other herbs
used in a formula more effective and is best when combined with other herbs as it is in this sore throat tea recipe.
However,
licorice should not be
used in those with high blood pressure or heart problems unless approved by a doctor or natural health practitioner.
While a variety of other herbs were sometimes
used in traditional recipes (including sarsaparilla, burdock, anise,
licorice, astragalus, and others), I've found that the same flavor can be accomplished with only a few herbs.
Big hidden sources of gluten are soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, store - bought creamy condiments and dressings (sadly, not every restaurant makes theirs in house), beer, béchamel sauces
used to thicken soups and stews, deli meats, imitation crab,
licorice, sour candies, and chewing gum.
«Hydroquinone, retinoids, vitamin C, kojic acid,
licorice extract, alpha hydroxy acids, azelaic acid or epidermal growth factor are all
used to treat hyperpigmentation,» says Clais.
I play with
Licorice, but for me, it's personally too stimulating so I don't
use much of it.I focus more on the — the other herbs.
Licorice, I
use not too commonly because a lot of people have blood pressure issues and
Licorice, long - term, could elevate that just a bit.
To prevent this unpleasant aftertaste (often compared to a bitter,
licorice - like flavor) and create a purer and sweeter product, Body Ecology opted to forgo standard Stevia extraction methods and
use an exclusive, proprietary extraction process instead.
Some of the important ingredients that are
used in this supplement are Indian Kudzu,
Licorice, Spanish Pellitory, Musk Mallow, and Indian Spider Plant.
Some research supports the
use of
Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, for weight loss and fat reduction.
Mulberry, bearberry plants, and
licorice are main items
used for making this cream.
When I receive the results of a food allergy test that has multiple positive food results it is vital to heal the lining of the digestive track with L - glutamine, demulcent herbs like slippery elm, aloe vera,
licorice, and marshmallow root; as well as
use long term high dose probiotics to re-establish healthy gut flora.
Traditional Chinese Herbal Digestive Blend (tangerine fruit, de-glycyrrhizinated
licorice root, ginger root, henon bamboo herb and sacred lotus seed extract): Combinations of these herbs have been
used traditionally for thousands of years to effectively alleviate occasional heartburn and upset stomach, gas and cramps, and nausea.
I
use the pan-away blend which is has helichrysum and peppermint essential oils because it smells like
licorice and has a cooling effect.
Simply by working with a nutritionist to clean up his diet and switching to a low - glycemic (low sugar and flour), gluten - free diet with delicious anti-inflammatory foods along with supplements such as DGL (from
licorice)-- which can be
used for heartburn, he was able to eventually wean himself off of his proton pump medication (acid blocker).
The negative effects of internal
use of
licorice root extract concern me — the high blood pressure and low potassium, headaches, and paralysis that can result.
(We
used Black Ace Red
Licorice.)
Licorice Root — This herb has long been
used in folk medicine to ease sore throat discomfort, and current research suggests there is wisdom in that approach.
Licorice has been
used since ancient times for both its appealing flavor and its medicinal properties.
Fennel seeds have long been
used in baking and cooking, as the seeds have a sort of sweet
licorice flavor.
Licorice root has been
used for many ailments such as sore throat, stomach ulcers, and heartburn as it enhances immune function.
Spare some time to know
uses of
licorice extract for skin lightening.
If
using ginger or
licorice, add it in as well.
Caution should be
used with
licorice because of contridications with certain medical conditions.
They have a crisp texture and sometimes
licorice - like taste, and are
used for culinary purposes.