Organically Flavored Licorice Chew Stick 10 pack (10 sticks per package) Apple Flavor. Each Stick is approx 6" to 7" long. Over the last few centuries, people in Africa, India, and nearby Muslim countries have made natural toothbrushes from frayed twigs referred to as "chew sticks." Our chew sticks are cut from root of the licorice plant, these chew sticks are among the best quality sticks. The sticks are soaked in our secret Organic Essential Oil flavor mixture (Patent Pending) Chewing on the sticks keeps the gum's healthy and strong, while freshening your breath. Tests have shown that chew sticks contain natural antibiotics, fluoride, and other anti-cavity ingredients. When Africans came to the United States, they brought their revolutionary idea with them. Many older people are finding themselves in their 80's with healthy gum's and cavity-free teeth, and they are using nothing but chew sticks to take care of them! The chewing action keeps the gum's healthy, cleans the food from teeth and freshens the breath. They are an easy and flavor-filled way to enjoy excellent dental health, and have also in recent years been used as a way to quit smoking. This product conforms to the "Raw Foodist" lifestyle. All the ingredients are raw and have not been heated beyond 115 degrees Feydar Industries are the exclusive manufacturer of this product and it is not found anywhere else. Wholesale Info (800) 290-0943 Sold in Convenient Reusable Foil Packs Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) is a sweet herb that possesses significant anti-inflammatory properties. Homeopathic use of licorice for gastric irritation dates back to the first century. Today, herbal preparations are used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers, lower acid levels and coat the stomach wall with a protective gel. Rarely used alone, it is a common component of many herbal teas as mild laxative, a diuretic, and for flatulence. It has also been known to relieve rheumatism and arthritis, regulate low blood sugar, and is effective for Addison's disease. The root extract produces mild estrogenic effects, and it has proven useful in treating symptoms of menopause, regulating menstruation, and relieving menstrual cramps. Chinese Licorice root, or Glycyrrhiza, is one of the greatest herbs known to mankind. Licorice root builds energy and is an excellent digestive tonic. It is the most broad spectrum natural detoxifying agent known, ridding the body of over 1200 known toxins without any distressful side-effects. It also helps regulate the blood sugar level, helping counteract hypoglycemia, a very common imbalance. Licorice is a perennial herb native to southern Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean. It is extensively cultivated in Russia, Spain, Iran and India. It is one of the most popular and widely consumed herbs in the world