Licorice is a bushy plant with upright stems, ribbed and fluffy, while its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are blue. Its roots are the ones used for therapeutic purposes. It acts as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and emollient. It is beneficial for stomach and lung ailments, as well as for stress. It is diuretic and recommended against diabetes and cholesterol. It is characteristic that it has been used in Chinese medicine for 3000 years. But be careful: taking licorice is prohibited for hypertensives. It is available in our store in sticks as well as coarse coupe powder.