This root used in many countries.
Licorice Root
Licorice root is the root of a perennial herb native to southern Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. It is extensively cultivated in Russia, Spain, Iran, and India, and is one of the most popular and widely consumed herbs in the world. Although many know this herb for its flavoring in candy, licorice root also offers many health benefits. Ancient cultures on every continent have used licorice root; the first recorded use was by the Egyptians in the 3rd century BC. The Egyptians and the Greeks recognized the herb's benefits in treating coughs and lung disease. Licorice root is the second most-prescribed herb in China, where is is recommended for treatment of the spleen, liver and kidneys. The Japanese use a licorice root preparation to treat hepatitis. The most common medical use for licorice root is for treating upper respiratory ailments including coughs, hoarseness, sore throat, and bronchitis. Some users find it can be as effective a cough suppressant as codeine, and safer. Rhizomes (underground roots) in licorice plants have a high mucilage content which, when mixed with water or used in cough drops, may soothe irritated mucous membranes. The drug also has an expectorant effect that increases secretions of the bronchial glands. Homeopathic use of licorice for gastric irritation dates back to the first century.
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