Botanical Name - Glycyrrhiza glabra Other Names - Russian licorice, Spanish licorice, European licorice, Turkish licorice Gan cao, Sweet Root, Glycyrrhiza, Radix liquiritiae Origin - Turkey Typical Preparations - In powdered form, licorice root is most often encapsulated as a dietary supplement. Flavor Profile - Intensely sweet with an anise or fennel flavor. Blends well with ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon, cardamom and other warm spices. Culinary Usages - Use sparingly to add flavor to baked goods, puddings, syrups and confections. Powdered licorice root is also encapsulated as a dietary supplement. Cosmetic Usage - May be used in soapmaking and to add scent to other skin care products. Aromatic Usages - Use powdered licorice root in incense blends. Licorice is a member of the pea family that is native to Asia and southern Europe. The root of the plant contains glycyrrhizin, a compound that is up to 50 times sweeter than table sugar. Precautions - Do not use long-term or take in high dosages due to the risk of potassium depletion. If you have a known heart condition or high blood pressure, check with your doctor before using this herb. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Website. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. * Due to the nature of natural ingredients, physical attributes may differ from lot to lot (color, taste, etc). Please consult with a representative for more information on current lot. Stone Creek Health Essentials will not accept returns on ingredients that are more than 30 days old or that have been unsealed. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product due to differences in monitors, product batch/lot and etc. Please contact a Stone Creek Health Essentials representative with any questions. We're here to help.
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