Licorice

Scientific Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra L.

Common Name: Licorice

Part Used: Root

Collection Time/Method: Roots are collected in autumn.

Chemical Compounds: Glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, coumarins

Medicinal Properties/Uses: Expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ulcer. Used for coughs, bronchitis, and stomach ulcers.