As it turns out, children were not the only ones with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads over this past holiday season. In a new study, scientists show how a compound from licorice root ...

A new German study has found that licorice root may contain anti-diabetic properties. In addition to having anti-inflammatory properties, substances called amorfrutins from the plant’s root were found ...

Here's what you need to know if you want to try licorice root tea for hormonal acne, from an esthetician and a dermatologist. My period loves to drop hints that it’s coming days before it arrives. The ...

A top physician warns that mixing a common black candy with specific heart drugs can lead to life-threatening complications ...

Let's all agree that the age-old methods of treating common health issues are back again. In recent years, we have witnessed the return of a number of traditional ingredients and "gharelu nuskas." ...

From sour spirals to the iconic salty licorice dominating the world of Swedish candy, licorice offers plenty to chew on for the curious consumer of sweets. However, when most Americans think of ...

Licorice is a stickier subject than you might imagine. Strawberry and Cherry Twizzlers, for example, the oh-so-popular movie candies that everybody thinks of as licorice, don't contain licorice of any ...

Glycyrrhizin – A natural anti-inflammatory agent that soothes the gut and regulates adrenal function. Flavonoids – Antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress and support immune function.

Herbal teas have a reputation for offering health benefits, like soothing the nerves and easing stress. But at least one kind can have just the opposite effect, especially if it’s consumed in excess.

Liquorice could hold the key to beating the most lethal form of skin cancer, scientists have discovered. Research carried out in the US has identified a compound found in liquorice root which slowed ...