Author: Snigdha Suman Dalua , Dr. Poorva Tiwari
Synonym
Liquorice, Mulhatti & Muleti (Hindi)
Glycyrrhiza glabra, commonly known as licorice, is a perennial herb native to parts of Europe and Asia, particularly the Mediterranean region and central to western Asia. It is widely recognized for its thick, sweet roots which have been used both medicinally and as a flavoring agent. The plant typically grows up to 1 meter in height and features an extensive root system with woody rhizomes. Its leaves are compound, and it bears small blue to pale violet flowers. The therapeutic potential of Glycyrrhiza glabra, particularly its roots and rhizomes, has been the subject of homeopathic research for many years.
