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Glycyrrhiza glabra

Fabaceae

Licorice Root, sweetwood, sweet licorice, and liquorice
Licorice Root, sweetwood, sweet licorice, and liquorice

adrenal tonic

analgesic

alterative

anti-adipogenic

antibacterial

anticancer

anticonvulsant

antidiabetic

antifungal

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

antioxidant

antirheumatic

antiviral

aperient

cardioprotective

chemopreventative

demulcent

diuretic

emmenagogue

estrogenic

expectorant

emollient

hepatic

hepatoprotective

hypoglycemic

hypertensive

laxative

nootropic

pancreatic

stomachic



  • Coughs, colds, & bronchitis

  • Tooth decay & gum disease

  • Gastric/duodenal ulcer

  • Constipation (especially in children)

  • Estrogen balance


  • Do not consume if diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension*, liver disorders, kidney insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, hypoglycemia, or hypokalemia.

  • Excessive doses can deplete potassium and cause sodium retention.

  • Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

  • May interfere with hypoglycemic or hormone therapy.


*New research shows that an alcoholic tincture may be supportive of heart conditions, but other preparations should be avoided.


Primary Constituents

Other

  • Saponins

    • Glycyrrhizin (glycyrrhizic acid)

  • Flavonoids

    • Liquiritin

    • Iso-liquiritin

  • asparagine

  • coumarin

  • bitter principles

  • starch

  • resin

  • trace tannins

  • trace volatile oil

  • pentacylic terpene



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