The Benefits and Usage of Licorice Powder

Licorice is a perennial herb which has been consumed in cooking and traditional medicine for a long time. Licorice is considered a natural sweetener and flavoring. Moreover, it has many benefits for our health and body. It is an effective remedy for digestive disorders, peptic ulcers, skin diseases and many others. Licorice fields of use are various due to its special properties. It is used in many industries such as tobacco, food and beverages, cosmetics and healthcare, pharmaceutical, traditional medicine and herbalism, confectionery, supplementary nutrition, chocolate and many others.

In this article, Sepidan Osareh Jonoob CO., presents some information about the benefits and usage of licorice powder.

 How is Licorice powder made?

Natural and high-quality licorice roots are cleaned, dried and powdered by modern instruments. Licorice root powder is used in making tea bags, medicinal syrups, and other traditional beverages. The color of this powder is yellow. This powder contains antioxidants, antibiotics, calcium, glycyrrhizin acid etc.

Licorice Powder Benefits

It has some benefits for our health, for example it is helpful for adrenal and kidneys.

Licorice powder is used in dietary supplements for viral and bacterial infections, menopausal conditions, digestive problems, circulatory disorders and many more.

Licorice powder has got expectorant features. It relives sore throat and cough and removes mucus through coughing it out. If you feel irritation in your throat, licorice reduces this unpleasant feeling. It loosens the mucus in respiratory tract. It is an effective remedy for tuberculosis, bronchitis and generally for respiratory diseases.

licorice powder is considered a popular and beneficial ingredient. It has been a traditional herbal remedy for treatment of sore throat, nasal congestion, pain in joints, skin infections, digestive problems, obesity, respiratory diseases and many others.

Licorice powder is also useful for treatment of stomach disorders. You can take 1 teaspoon of licorice powder and mix it with milk to reduce the pains in digestive system. It controls acid reflux and prevents heartburn. Licorice is anti-inflammatory and anti-viral. It decreases inflammation in digestive organs. It controls H.Pylori bacteria.

Licorice powder can be used with honey to relieve dental and oral sores and disorders.

Licorice powder is used in skincare products due to its benefits for skin. It is consumed in face masks to moisturize the skin and remove the wrinkles; because it has antioxidants and reproduces collagen. It disappears dark spots caused by hyperpigmentation. It prevents the accumulation of pigments. Licorice powder is used in sunscreens and can protect our skin against sun UV rays. Topical use of licorice powder even fades the scars on our skin; these scars are caused by acne or injuries or other problems. For your skin, you can mix licorice powder with honey and water to make a paste. Then rub it on your skin for a couple of minutes and afterwards wash it.

Licorice powder can be added to other spices to be used in food and create a distinctive taste.

Provided by: Sepidan Osareh Jonoob Co.

Editor: Meysam Shokripour

Reference : iranlicorice.com