Liquorice root is a popular ingredient in many Indian and Ayurvedic dishes and recipes. Licorice powder can be added to sweet dishes as an herbal tea or as described in Ayurvedic scriptures.
Liquorice - healthy in moderation
In cases of high blood pressure, excessive consumption of liquorice should be avoided. Licorice can contain up to 14% glycyrrhizin. According to EU recommendations, the daily dose of glycyrrhizin should not exceed 100 mg per day. This corresponds to an amount of 700 mg of liquorice (approx. one level teaspoon of liquorice powder).