World of Nature
Liquorice powder
It was used traditionally for treating a variety of conditions, including lung, liver, circulatory, and kidney diseases. Today, licorice root is promoted as a dietary supplement for conditions such as digestive problems, menopausal symptoms, cough, and bacterial and viral infections.
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Product Details
Origin
Sourced from Indian suppliers and packed for the World of Nature range. Liquorice roots are cleaned, dried and milled into a fine, pale yellow powder.
Composition
| Ingredients | Dried and finely milled liquorice root (mulethi, Glycyrrhiza glabra). See the pack for the full ingredient list. |
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| Taste Profile | Naturally very sweet with a warm, woody, faintly aniseed flavour and a lingering finish. Softens bitter herbs beautifully. |
| Category | Herbal Powders |
How to Use
- Stirred into warm water or milk with a pinch of turmeric
- Simmered into a soothing kadha with ginger and tulsi
- Mixed with honey into a paste for the throat
- Combined with rose water or milk as a face pack
- Added to herbal tea blends as a natural sweetener
Directions of Use
- Take ¼ to ½ teaspoon (about 1–2 g) once a day with warm water, milk or honey.
- For a face pack, mix 1 teaspoon with rose water or milk, apply for 15 minutes and rinse.
- Patch-test on a small area of skin before first topical use.
- Use for a limited period; do not take daily for more than a few weeks without advice.
- Consult a qualified practitioner if pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or for children.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, lid tightly closed.
Benefits
- Traditionally used in Indian households to soothe the throat and voice
- A classic Ayurvedic root, known as mulethi or yashtimadhu
- Naturally sweet, so it softens bitter herbal blends
- Helps keep skin feeling soft and looking bright when used in packs
- Free from added colours, flavours or preservatives
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans