Licorice Root hits the sweet spot for both flavor and nutritional power. This herbaceous legume is a common sweetener in baked goods, candy, and liqueurs. It's also a star in traditional Chinese medicine, and has been used for centuries for digestion support.
The licorice plant, Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a member of the Fabaceae family that is native to Western Asia and Southern Europe. Its medicinal use dates back to Egypt, and it’s one of the most popular plants in traditional Chinese, Middle Eastern, and Greek medicines.
With its sweet and slightly woody flavor, Licorice Root is a well-loved addition to confections and liqueurs.
Common Names
Gan cao, sweet root, glycyrrhiza, Radix liquiritiae
Licorice root can provide the following health benefits: