— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a subshrub or herb that thrives in the arid regions of Libya, where it grows as a perennial reaching up to 1.2 meters in height. Liquorice (Latin: Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Liquorice is most often used to support immune support. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Liquorice is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Liquorice is a member native to LY, AFG, ALB, BUL, RUC, and CHN. Liquorice thrives in light to moderately moist conditions and prefers well-draining soils that are sandy or loamy with a pH between 6.5 and 7.
Liquorice grows best in USDA zone 7-10, 9/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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