Liquorice root is a favourite ingredient for many Indian and ayurvedic dishes and recipes.

Liquorice root can be used for sweet dishes, as a herbal tea or as described in ayurvedic writings.

Liquorice root – healthy if used in moderation

People suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption of this product. Liquorice root can contain up to 14% glycyrrhizin. According to EU recommendations the daily dose of glycyrrhizin should not exeed 100 mg. This equates to a weight of 700 mg of liquorice root (approx. a level teaspoon of liquorice root powder).