Dried Licorice Root Fights the Bacteria That Cause Tooth Decay and Gum Disease.

Molecular science research is reporting identification of two biomolecules in licorice that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. These phytomolecules could have a role in treating and preventing tooth decay and gum disease.
The dried root of the licorice plant is a common treatment in old traditional medicine, especially as a way to enhance the activity of other herbal ingredients or as a flavoring.
Traditional medical practitioners use dried licorice root to treat various ailments, such as respiratory and digestive problems.
Two of the licorice compounds, licoricidin and licorisoflavan A, were the most effective antibacterial bioactives.
These killed two of the major bacteria responsible for dental cavities and two of the bacteria that promote gum disease. One of the compounds, licoricidin, also killed a third gum disease bacterium. The researches say that these bioactives could treat or even prevent oral infections.

tHE LICORICE MUSEUM INAUGURATES A NEW AREA

Some news in advance visiting the new website www.museodellaliquirizia.it.
We are waiting for you to visit the museum and the licorice factory!

What's New?

You can find Amarelli licorice at the "Bourgh Market" in London, as you can read in this fine article.
London Bourgh Market is one of the places where you can taste and buy the best italian licorice that Amarelli has been producing for 300 years.