Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is an herb, native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, with a long history of traditional medical use. Widespread use over thousands of years in ancient cultures ...

Licorice is at once the most mysterious and the most familiar of plants. The use and refinement of this sweet root have followed the march of civilization. Licorice was treasured by ancient man. In ...

The main concern comes from a natural compound found in licorice root called glycyrrhizin. This compound gives black licorice its unique sweet flavor. While glycyrrhizin is safe in small amounts, ...