Egg as food. Eggs are laid by female animals of many different species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and fish, and have been eaten by humans for thousands of years. Bird and reptile eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk), contained within various thin membranes.
Licorice root is the common name for Glycyrrhiza glabra. The term Glycyrrhiza means sweet root in Greek. Glabra means smooth, referring to the smooth pods of the plant.
Side Effects and Precautions. The main constituent of licorice root tea is glycyrrhiza, which has been shown to cause edema, loss of potassium, high blood pressure and other serious side effects when used for an extended time.icorice root tea is a sweet and soothing herbal remedy for dry irritated mucous membranes, coughs, sore throat and upset tummy. Photo Credit Goodshoot/Goodshoot/Getty Images. Licorice root â also known as Glycyrrhiza glabra â is a naturally sweet and moistening herb which has numerous benefits.