Well-known as « black sweets », Licorice originates from mediterranean region where it grows in the meadows and on the sides of ditches. It is not only grown for its taste but also for its benefits for the body.

The licorice stick is well-known for its soothing properties for the stomach and liver: it protects the liver, stimulates bile secretions and reduces gastric sensitivities so as to enjoy an optimal digestion. So it is commonly used in herbal teas, quite often when we overeat, because it helps the digestive process.

Origin : France/Spain