Can liquorice root be added to ready-made herbal blends?

Yes, liquorice root is traditionally used precisely as an addition to herbal blends. It is added to blends for several reasons: firstly, glycyrrhizic acid gives the mixture a natural sweetness, so you can do without sugar or honey. Secondly, liquorice softens the bitter or astringent notes of other herbs — for example, wormwood, St John's wort or dandelion root.

In terms of flavour, liquorice combines neutrally with most plants. It is added both to “winter” warming blends with ginger and cinnamon and to lighter summer mixtures with mint or lemon balm. Proportions are chosen individually: usually less liquorice is used than the main ingredients of the blend, since its sweetness is quite pronounced.

LEKRASET Lakritsa-magusjuur is a single-ingredient herb with no additives, which is convenient for those who put together their own herbal mixtures and want to control the composition. Store the root in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, in a tightly closed pack or a glass jar.

If you take any medicines or have chronic conditions, it is recommended to consult a doctor before regularly including liquorice in your diet.