Glycyrrhiza glabra.

For thousands of years, Liquorice Root has been valued for its sweet taste and wide range of therapeutic benefits. Ancient Greeks used it to soothe respiratory and digestive ailments, while Chinese medicine embraced it for strength and longevity. Known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, this universal herb is widely used across cultures.

Traditional uses: soothing inflammatory conditions of the digestive system, remedy for respiratory infections, adrenal tonic, mild laxative

Plant family: Fabaceae

Parts used: root

Actions include: adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, demulcent, antitussive, adrenal restorative, mild laxative, anti-stress, anti-ulcer, hepatoprotective

Caution: people who are on medication, pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18 years may need to consult a healthcare professional before consuming herbal products

Liquorice Root is used in our Soothe Emotional Wellness and Move Digestive Flow wellness teas.

Click here to learn more about this incredible plant. References: Encyclopaedia of Herbal Medicine, British Herbal Pharmacopoeia, Bartram’s Encyclopaedia of Herbal Medicine, A Modern Herbal, Mount Sinai, National Library of Medicine.