Licorice is given this name because of the name of the licorice tree from which licorice is extracted. This tree is considered a perennial tree, and this substance is distinguished by its sweet taste, as it is considered sweeter than the taste of regular sugar. Soft water is also made from licorice.
Its benefits:
Getting rid of phlegm, as it acts as an expectorant and helps expel mucus and other substances from the bronchi and lungs. Treating coughs, colds, bronchitis, and some lung diseases, such as tuberculosis. Asthma treatment, as licorice helps reduce contractions in the bronchial tubes, which helps relieve asthma symptoms