Licorice Root Tablets, 450 mg active ingredient

Tablet size → 16mm * 8mm
Active ingredient per tablet → 450 mg

Licorice root tablets made from the ground root

What is Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)?

Licorice belongs to the legume family. Like all plants of this genus, it bears the typical blossoms, ranging from white to bluish-violet. This herbaceous plant is found in its wild form in Europe, North Africa, Asia, Australia, as well as North and South America. Licorice prefers loose, humus-rich soil and thrives particularly well in sunny locations. Under favorable conditions, it can grow up to two meters tall and one meter wide. Its thick, fleshy roots penetrate the soil up to one meter deep, while rhizomes extend outward up to eight meters.

Our products are made exclusively from licorice roots, as they contain the broadest spectrum of active compounds. We place the highest value on purity and sustainability of our raw materials.

The long tradition of this healing plant

As early as ancient Egypt, licorice was revered and used as a medicinal plant. Theophrastus of Eresos, in 350 BC, described its positive effects on the upper respiratory tract, stating that licorice helped with conditions ranging from stubborn coughs to chronic bronchial hypersensitivity.

Indigenous peoples of the Americas also appreciated the benefits of licorice. They used it not only as a sweetener but also valued its roots as a tonic. It was particularly used for digestive problems, toothaches, sore throats, as well as stomach and intestinal issues.

For about 3,000 years, licorice has also been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Known as Gan Cao, the sweet root is mainly used to strengthen Qi – the vital life energy that should flow in harmony throughout the body. According to TCM, toxins, inflammations, and infections disturb this energy, which is why licorice is used to restore balance.

In Ayurveda, the sweet-tasting root also holds great importance, especially for its cooling and revitalizing properties. Practitioners use licorice to combat fatigue and to restore balance to the body's energy points, particularly those of the liver, bladder, and lungs.

In the Western world, licorice is best known for its use in making licorice candy. Today, its compounds are well-studied and reveal valuable insights into its composition. The roots are rich in triterpenoid saponins and contain high concentrations of glycyrrhizin, a natural compound believed to have anti-inflammatory and protective effects, especially for the mucous membranes. Other important constituents include flavonoids and coumarin. Flavonoids are antioxidants that help the body defend itself, while coumarin is regarded as calming, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory.

Licorice is also mentioned in the book “Herbal Antivirals” by Stephen Harrod Buhner.

Licorice tablets without questionable additives

This dietary supplement contains no artificial coloring, no flavoring, no preservatives, no gelatin, no added sugars, no lactose, no gluten.

Ingredients

Additionally, two common and harmless cellulose excipients, abbreviated as MCC / HPMC, are used to ensure tablet stability, both of purely plant origin. A very small amount (only a few thousandths by weight) of the common and safe substance magnesium stearate is also included.

Recommended Use

Take 6 tablets per day with sufficient liquid.

Do not take all 6 tablets at once, but divide the dose (e.g., two tablets in the morning, two at midday, and two in the evening) with sufficient liquid. Intake with or shortly after meals is generally not recommended; taking them before a meal is preferable, although this recommendation is not strict.

Important: This dietary supplement should only be taken daily at the recommended dosage for a limited period of time, followed by a longer break before resuming use.
We recommend taking the intended daily dose of 6 tablets continuously for 2 weeks, followed by a completely supplement-free break of about one month. Afterwards, daily intake can be resumed for another two-week period without concern, and so on.

Notes

Dietary supplements are generally not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store protected from heat, in a dry place, and always out of reach of children.
The recommended daily intake indicated here should generally not be exceeded.