The root penetrates deeply into the ground and is the part of the herb that contains an abundance of valuable properties. The root yields a substance known as glycyrrhizin or glycyrrhizic acid which is 50 times as sweet as sugar cane.
Licorice has been known to relieve coughs and sore throats,
improve digestion, eases menstrual cramps, believes to increase libido and reduces seasonal allergies and congestion.