Plants

Licorice (an excerpt from my book, Herbs Demystified)

Licorice Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra History and Folklore The first thing you may think of when considering licorice--or “liquorice,” if you are in Europe--is that it is candy, but historically it is better known as an herb. The candy is traditionally prepared from the sweet-tasting root of the licorice plant, a... Read more →

Introduction to my book, Herbs Demystified

Here is the intro to my book, Herbs Demystified. First, it might help to learn that my original title was How Herbs Work. I still prefer this title. It was meant to distinguish that my book, in contrast to other herb books which I view as very fine books that... Read more →