Liquorice Root Extract is extracted from the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. Mainly contains glycyrrhizic acid and glabridin. It possess expectorant, demulcent, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and laxative properties.
It contains many anti-depressant compounds and is an excellent alternative to St. John's Wort. And it has a distinctive flavor and sweetness coming from the glycyrrhizin that composes up to 25% of the root’s makeup. It has many health benifits as healing substances, boosting immune system, relieving pain and stress, controlling respiratory problems and sore throat, Lessening symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, preventing heart disease, etc.