Product Description: Responsibility for People and the EnvironmentCertified Organic by QAI(QAI Certified Organic)Licorice SPP.USDA OrganicKosherNO Irradiated Licorice is the root of a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. Frontier Co-op® Licorice Root has an aroma similar to sassafras, star anise, fennel and tarragon. In addition to its popularity as a flavoring in foods and beverages, licorice root has also been used as a revitalizing herbal tonic.
Directions for use: To enjoy as a tea, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of herb to 8 oz. Add water to the pot. Cover and boil for 15 to 30 minutes, then strain and drink immediately. Licorice root is great for adding sweetness to herbal tea. Can be used in cookies, fruit juice, syrup and DIY cosmetics.
Precautions: Do not use for long periods of time or in large doses without the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Do not take during pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified physician. Do not take if you have high blood pressure, liver disease, edema, severely reduced kidney function, low blood potassium levels, edema, or heart disease with congestive heart failure.
Frontier Co-op, Organic Licorice Root, Cut and Strained, 16 oz (453 g)