That black licorice candy some people enjoy? May not actually be licorice. Many licorice candies made in the United States actually get their flavor from anise! Other countries still use the real thing in candies; licorice also has some history as a healing herb. Licorice is seen in ancient medical writings from around the world. Chinese herbalists suggested licorice to soothe sore throats and ease thirst. Native Americans used wild licorice to treat earaches. Many people ate the root fresh! A Greek historian wrote of licorice as a treatment for asthma and other respiratory ailments, but was most taken with … Continue reading →