Liquorice Root

Product Code: HERB014

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Liquorice Root for Dogs, Cats and Horses

Ideal for treating chronic inflammation in dogs, cats, and horses, the liquorice root powder helps soothe the glandular and adrenal glands. We provide liquorice root powder (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) in 1kg bags.

What is Liquorice Root?

Liquorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, from which a sweet flavour can be extracted. The liquorice plant is a legume native to southern Europe, India, and parts of Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows to 1 m in height, has pinnate leaves that are about 7–15 cm long, and has 9–17 leaflets. The flowers are 0.8–1.2 cm long, purple to pale whitish blue, produced in a loose inflorescence. The fruit is an oblong pod, 2–3 cm long, containing several seeds. The roots are stoloniferous.

Liquorice Root benefits

The chemicals contained in liquorice root are thought to decrease swelling, thin mucus secretions, decrease cough, and increase the chemicals in our body that heal ulcers.

How to use Liquorice Root

Liquorice root powder can be used to make tea, or it can be used with aloe vera and olive oil to create a soothing balm.