Licorice Root 甘草

Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Licorice Root is classified as neutral in nature and sweet in flavour, entering the Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach meridians. In traditional practice it is described as a herb that harmonises the middle, and it is most often considered when the presentation includes sore throat.

Reference articles

• Overview

  Licorice Root (甘草) — Complete Guide

• Benefits and Traditional Uses

  Licorice Root: Benefits and Traditional Uses

• Dosage and How to Prepare

  Licorice Root: Dosage and How to Prepare

• Safety, Cautions and Interactions

  Licorice Root: Safety, Cautions and Interactions

• How to Judge Quality

  Licorice Root: How to Judge Quality

• Storage and Shelf Life

  Licorice Root: Storage and Shelf Life

• What Modern Research Says

  Licorice Root: What Modern Research Says

• Classic Combinations

  Licorice Root: Classic Combinations

• Buying Guide

  Licorice Root: Buying Guide

• Common Questions

  Licorice Root — Frequently Asked Questions