Aroma Farms - Organic Louisa 10gr - Pack of 10 pcs

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Verbena

Luisa is an herb that comes from South America and was brought, along with others, by the Spanish to Europe at the end of the 17th century. Its name comes from the then Queen of Spain Maria Luisa of Parma. In Greece, the plant thrived, as a result of which it is particularly widespread at the moment.

Cooking

Licorice gives a lemony aroma where used and goes wonderfully with fish, chicken, salads, soups and marinades. We can also use it in various sweets as well as refreshing sorbets, ice creams, fruit salads and drinks. Finally, we must not forget that we can add it together with other herbs to various teas instead of lemon and also make a wonderful calming tea from it together with a little honey or milk.

Traditional Properties

Traditionally, licorice is used as a decoction to combat indigestion, stomachache, diarrhea and colitis. It can help with migraines and bad breath. It is excellent sedative and has antioxidant properties which, combined with its lemony taste, gives us a wonderful tea for the evening. The decoction of lovage is also diuretic, it can help to expel kidney stones and remove retained fluids that lead to cellulite. Combined with exercise and a good diet it can help those who want to lose weight. However, we should not exceed 2 cups a day and there should be a break for two weeks after two weeks of use and it is good not to use it for more than eight weeks a year.

Pack of 10 pieces

Price of a 10g piece: €2.02