Licorice Root, Organic
Licorice, also called sweet root, contains glycyrrhizin, a compound that is up to 50 times sweeter than table sugar. The dried root is used to make teas, infusions, and decoctions.
Ingredient research and safety
For independent background on ingredients or tea types, see NIH fact sheets on Licorice root. Research on individual ingredients, supplements or extracts does not establish an effect for this prepared product.
Product and wellness information
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