Licorice Root Tea in the heart of the Egyptian street (Ariksos drink )

Licorice Tea is a sweetened drink, also known as Ariksos, and it is a part of the Egyptian folklore. If you like to know more about this profession, read this article.

The drink is made out of licorice root and other elements that is soaked in water for many hours to be ready to refresh your gut. Egyptians prefer to drink "Ariksos " on iftar during the holy month of Ramadan. It compensates the body for the percentage of water it loses throughout the day. Apart from the good taste of the drink, it has other benefits:

-Helps to overcome depression

One recent study found that glycerin acid found in the licorice roots of the cartilage can help treat neurology and depression by encouraging adrenaline glands function and lowering the level of stress and anxiety.

-Prevents heart diseases and lowers cholesterol levels

The cervix contains antioxidant compounds that prevent the accumulation of fat on the walls of blood vessels and thus preventing cardiovascular disease. The benefits of drinking herpes juice lowers the level of cholesterol by regulating bile acids to get rid of excess cholesterol in the body.

-Treatment of cold and influenza

One of the most popular benefits of drinking hot licorice tea is for the treatment of colds where it helps relieve sore throat and acts as a treatment for coughing.

Licorice drink is famous in Egyptian local streets as the seller walks down the busy streets carrying a huge metal container and serving it to people passing by. You will find it in Egyptian streets you have to visit to taste and judge.