— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about American Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
American Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota) is a perennial herb native to the eastern and western United States, as well as parts of Canada. American Liquorice (Latin: Glycyrrhiza lepidota) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
American Liquorice is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
American 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.
American Liquorice is a member native to ABT, ARI, ARK, BRC, CAL, and COL. American Liquorice thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, light (sandy) to medium soils with a pH between 5.5 and 8.
American Liquorice grows best in USDA zone 3-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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