Few people are unfamiliar with licorice. However, the origin of this dark candy is not clear to everyone: it is derived from the juice of the licorice root, a versatile plant that was named Medicinal Plant of the Year in 2012. Licorice helps with coughs, stomach ulcers, and headaches, and it is also used for low blood pressure. Even the ancient Egyptians valued licorice, and Roman soldiers took it with them on their campaigns. As a remedy, licorice has been known in Central Europe since the Middle Ages, and as a candy, it has been available in various forms since the early 20th century: as spirals, diamonds, or coins. Learn more about licorice and the licorice root with this book!.