{"product_id":"glycyrrhiza-glabra","title":"Glycyrrhiza glabra","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    body {\n      margin: 0;\n      padding: 0;\n      background: #ffffff;\n      font-family: Georgia, \"Times New Roman\", serif;\n      color: #111111;\n      line-height: 1.7;\n      font-size: 18px;\n    }\n    .page {\n      max-width: 900px;\n      margin: 2rem auto 4rem;\n      padding: 0 1.5rem;\n    }\n    h1 {\n      text-align: center;\n      font-size: 2.2rem;\n      letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;\n    }\n    h1 span {\n      display: block;\n      font-size: 1.2rem;\n      font-style: italic;\n      margin-top: 0.2rem;\n      letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n    }\n    .subtitle {\n      text-align: center;\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\n      letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n      margin-bottom: 2rem;\n      color: #555;\n    }\n    h2 {\n      margin-top: 2rem;\n      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;\n      font-size: 1.5rem;\n      letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n    }\n    h3 {\n      margin-top: 1.2rem;\n      margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\n      font-size: 1.15rem;\n    }\n    p, ul {\n      margin-top: 0.1rem;\n      margin-bottom: 1rem;\n    }\n    ul {\n      padding-left: 1.3rem;\n    }\n    .keywords {\n      font-style: italic;\n      margin-top: 1rem;\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLicorice Root\u003cspan\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"subtitle\"\u003eThe Alchemical Monograph\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- BOTANICAL INFORMATION --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licorice, Sweet Root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolk Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lycorys, Sweet Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGlycyrrhiza glabra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial legume with pinnate leaves, lilac pea-like flowers, and long, sweet, golden-brown roots rich in saponins. Native to southern Europe and parts of Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- HISTORY \u0026 TRADITION --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient herb of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Asia; prized in both Eastern and Western systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed to soothe coughs, sore throats, and digestive irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant harmonizing herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Gan Cao) to “moderate and guide” formulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource of characteristic flavor in traditional licorice sweets and confections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- CULTIVATION \u0026 PARTS USED --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Parts Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root and stolons (dried).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, fertile, well-drained soils in warm temperate climates; full sun; spreads by stolons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roots harvested from 3–4 year old plants, in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- DOCTRINE OF SIGNATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoctrine of Signatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long, sweet, golden roots speak to nourishment, soothing, and longevity. Their sweetness corresponds to their role in easing harshness — in herbs, in digestion, and in emotional tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- MEDICINAL \u0026 ENERGETIC PROPERTIES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedicinal \u0026amp; Energetic Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstituents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycyrrhizin (triterpenoid saponin), flavonoids, polysaccharides, coumarins, phytosterols, volatile components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Expectorant • Adrenal tonic (traditional) • Sweet harmonizer in formulas • Mild antispasmodic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very sweet, slightly bitter, earthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moistening • Cooling to neutral • Softening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTissue States:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry • Irritated • Tense (especially mucous membranes and adrenals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, irritable coughs; sore throats; gastric irritation; some forms of ulcers; adrenal fatigue (traditional concept); as a harmonizer to moderate harsh herbs and bind formulas together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn soothing ointments and creams for skin inflammation, eczema, and some allergic eruptions (often as extracts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCombinations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eMarshmallow\u003c\/strong\u003e — for demulcent respiratory or digestive blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eElecampane\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThyme\u003c\/strong\u003e — for coughs and bronchial congestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eGinseng\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eAshwagandha\u003c\/strong\u003e (where appropriate) — for tonic blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHomeopathic Remedy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicorice (Glycyrrhiza) is infrequently used in homeopathy; essences may focus on softening rigidity and sweetening life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlower Essence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrings sweetness and kindness to communication and self-talk; supports those who are overly harsh on themselves or others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEssential Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue licorice essential oil is uncommon; anise or fennel are often mistaken as “licorice” scents. Medicinal action is in the whole root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CULINARY USE --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavoring for candies, lozenges, cordials, and teas; used in some traditional spice blends. Leaf (in some species) used as a calorie-free sweetener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SAFETY NOTES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic high doses may cause sodium retention, potassium loss, edema, and elevated blood pressure (due to glycyrrhizin).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid high doses in hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy, or with certain heart medications, unless supervised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) mitigates mineralocorticoid-like effects and is used primarily for digestive support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis information is educational and not a substitute for medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPIRITUAL \u0026 RITUAL USES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpiritual \u0026amp; Ritual Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicorice is a sweetener of spells and situations, used to draw kindness, favor, and cooperation. It harmonizes harsh dynamics and helps integrate diverse elements into a cohesive whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ASTROHERBALISM --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAstroherbalism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary Rulership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jupiter (sweet expansion) and Venus (harmony, sweetness)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sagittarius, Libra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, nourishing root that moderates intensity and supports resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChakra Correspondence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar Plexus \u0026amp; Heart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-worth, generosity, and emotional nourishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCosmic Ray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Honey–Gold Ray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweetness, harmony, supportive expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ALCHEMY \u0026 SPAGYRICS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlchemy \u0026amp; Spagyric Processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt (Body):\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral pattern that nourishes fluids and tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur (Soul):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, softening essence that tempers harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercury (Spirit):\u003c\/strong\u003e Spirit that harmonizes disparate elements into a unified working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpagyric Purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e To soften, nourish, and harmonize — physically, emotionally, and in complex formulae or situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- MAGICAL \u0026 DIVINATORY PROPERTIES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMagical \u0026amp; Divinatory Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttraction, persuasion, sweetness, harmony in relationships, drawing kindness and favor from others and from life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAROT CORRESPONDENCE --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTarot Correspondence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThematic Association:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six of Cups — sweetness and kindness; Temperance — harmonious blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"keywords\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweetness • Harmony • Demulcent • Adrenals • Attraction • Soothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Alchemists Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43875102818403,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/alchemistsapothecary.com\/products\/glycyrrhiza-glabra","provider":"The Alchemists Apothecary Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}