Licorice Root, USDA Certified Organic, Cut & Sifted

$14.97

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  • USDA Certified Organic Licorice Root Loose Tea: Our Glycyrrhiza glabra root, often called mulethi, comes from organically certified growers, is non-irradiated, and carefully tested to ensure purity. We package it in resealable, BPA-free bags so you can feel confident and secure about what you’re putting into your body.

  • Premium Quality, Potent, & Versatile: Cut and sifted for ease of use, our licorice root carries the same qualities as whole sticks, offering a naturally sweet, warm, and grounding flavor. Beyond tea, it can be infused into oils, tinctures, salves, or balms, extending its benefits into both internal and topical wellness traditions.

  • Laboratory Verified for Purity: Before reaching you, our licorice root undergoes rigorous laboratory testing for moisture levels, microbial contaminants, and extraneous matter. Every batch is also organoleptically evaluated so its vibrancy and integrity are preserved.

  • European Origin: Harvested and prepared with care, our licorice root arrives as small, woody chips with a naturally sweet and subtly spiced aroma. Organically cultivated in Turkey, it reflects both the plant’s ancient herbal legacy and modern standards of clean, sustainable sourcing.

  • Packaged with Care in California: Handled in our FDA-registered, USDA Organic, GMP & HACCP compliant facility in California, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.

  • Protected for Potency: Our resealable, BPA-free pouches make it easy to store and keep your dried licorice root fresh.

  • 100% Happiness Guarantee: If you’re not completely satisfied, simply contact us within 60 days for a full refund. As a small family-owned business, we treat our customers like family too.

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a perennial herb in the pea family and one of the world’s most enduring and versatile botanicals. For thousands of years, it has held a place of honor across cultures, serving as nourishment, medicine, and a plant of ritual significance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Unani practice, Babylonian herbalism, and Ayurveda, licorice root has long been regarded as a harmonizing herb, added to formulas to bring balance and cohesion to the other plants within a blend.

Its history stretches back more than three millennia. In Chinese herbalism, licorice is known as Gan Cao, the sweet herb, a name that reflects both its flavor and its role in supporting the body’s natural harmony. Ancient texts describe it as a root that steadies the system and encourages smooth flow throughout the body. In the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, it was prepared as a restorative tonic and valued for its ability to bring strength during times of fatigue or imbalance.

Modern herbal understanding continues to affirm licorice’s long‑held reputation. The root contains glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, triterpenes, and coumarins, compounds that support respiratory health, digestion, and immune resilience. These naturally occurring constituents contribute to licorice’s ability to soothe tissues, maintain balance during stress, and protect the body from oxidative strain. Its adaptogenic qualities make it a favored herb for those seeking steadiness and sustained vitality.

Although licorice is well known as a confectionery ingredient, its deeper story lies in its role as a restorative plant. Each root carries the lineage of ancient herbal traditions and the clarity of modern understanding. Whether enjoyed as a sweet, grounding infusion or combined with other herbs in traditional formulas, licorice remains a plant that nourishes, steadies, and supports the body’s natural rhythms.*