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Licorice Root

Licorice Root

Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Description of Appearance: Perennial herb with purple to blue flowers
Common Names:
  • Licorice Root

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Sore throat and cough

Active Ingredients: Glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, glycyrrhetenic acid
Part Of Plant Used: Root
Preperation Method: Licorice root tea or lozenges

Gastric ulcer and indigestion

Active Ingredients: Glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid
Part Of Plant Used: Root
Preperation Method: Licorice root extract or tea for soothing the stomach

Adrenal support and fatigue

Active Ingredients: Glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid
Part Of Plant Used: Root
Preperation Method: Licorice root capsules or tinctures to help support adrenal function

Anti-inflammatory effects

Active Ingredients: Glycyrrhizin, flavonoids
Part Of Plant Used: Root
Preperation Method: Topical creams or ointments for inflammatory skin conditions

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Glycyrrhizin

Description Glycyrrhizin is a natural sweetener found in licorice root and has been used for its medicinal properties

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Chinese Licorice

Chinese Licorice
Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Description of Appearance: Glycyrrhiza uralensis is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter in height. It has pinnate leaves and produces spikes of white to purple flowers.
Common Names:
  • Chinese Licorice
  • Ural Licorice
  • Garden Licorice