Licorice - 100 Seeds
by Outsidepride: Herb Seed
New!: $4.99 (as of 01/21/2013 19:12 PST)
Herbs
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) - Liquorice, or licorice and it is most commonly spelled, is the root of Glycyrrhiza Glabra from which a somewhat sweet flavor can be extracted. The licorice plant is a legume (related to beans and peas) that is native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. It is not related to anise, star anise, or fennel, which are the sources of similar-tasting flavoring compounds. Licorice grows best in deep valleys, well-drained soils, with full sun, and is harvested in the autumn, two to three years after planting. Today, liquorice extract is produced by boiling liquorice root and subsequently evaporating most of the water. Licorice extract is traded both in solid and syrup form. Its active principle is glycyrrhizin, a sweetener between 30 to 50 times as sweet as sucrose which also has pharmaceutical effects. Some people also feel that the licorice herb has medicinal benefits. Licorice has been used for: treatment of dropsy; fever; menstrual cramps; menopause symptoms; irritated urinary, bowel, or respiratory passages; influenza; and hypoglycemia. It has also been used as a diuretic, demulcent, expectorant, emollient, antispasmodic, mild laxative, and cough remedy. The most common medicinal use for licorice root is as a treatment for irritated skin with symptoms such as dermatitis, eczema, pruritus and cysts. Licorice root is truly a remarkable herb that can be grown from herb seeds.
- Rank: #6323 in Lawn & Patio
- Size: A) 100 Seeds
- Color: purple
- Brand: Outsidepride: Herb Seed
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 7 - 10
- Height: 48 inches
- Bloom Color: Lavender
- Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
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