Licorice Root Cut and Sifted, 16 oz (453 g), Frontier Natural Products

Frontier Natural Products Licorice Root — cut and sifted Glycyrrhiza species root, one of the most widely used and extensively researched herbs in both Western and traditional Chinese medicine. A sweet, aromatic root with a rich history of use for soothing the respiratory tract, supporting digestive health, and as a traditional adrenal and hormonal tonic. Kosher certified. 453g (16 oz) bulk bag — approximately 239 servings.

⚠️ Important safety information — please read before use

This is whole licorice root, which contains glycyrrhizin — the active compound responsible for licorice’s potent effects. Glycyrrhizin can raise blood pressure, cause fluid retention (oedema), and lower potassium levels when used in high doses or over extended periods. It is not the same as DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice), from which glycyrrhizin has been removed.

Do not use this product if you have: hypertension (high blood pressure), liver disorders, oedema (fluid retention), severe kidney insufficiency, low blood potassium (hypokalaemia), heart disease with oedema, or congestive heart failure.

Do not use during pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Not for prolonged use or high doses except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if taking any medications, particularly corticosteroids, diuretics, or antihypertensives.

What is licorice root and what does it do?

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra and related species) is one of the oldest and most universally used medicinal herbs in the world — documented in ancient Egyptian, Greek, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. The root has a distinctively sweet, anise-like flavour — glycyrrhizin is approximately 50 times sweeter than sugar — and a broad range of traditional therapeutic applications. In Western herbal medicine, licorice root is primarily used as a soothing demulcent for the respiratory tract (easing coughs, sore throats, and bronchial irritation), a digestive tonic (soothing gastric inflammation and supporting healthy gut lining), and an adrenal tonic (supporting the adrenal glands and cortisol metabolism, particularly in cases of adrenal fatigue). In traditional Chinese medicine, licorice root (Gan Cao) is one of the most frequently used herbs — valued as a harmonising herb that moderates the effects of other herbs in a formula, supports the spleen and stomach, and clears heat and toxins. Glycyrrhizin, the key active compound, has potent anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and expectorant properties. It also has a cortisol-sparing effect — inhibiting the enzyme that breaks down cortisol, which can support adrenal function but also contributes to the blood pressure and fluid retention effects at high doses. Cut and sifted for easy measuring and brewing as a decoction (simmered tea), tincture, or herbal preparation.

Who is this for?

• Herbalists and practitioners using licorice root in traditional herbal formulas and preparations
• Those wanting to support respiratory health and soothe coughs and sore throats
• Those wanting to support digestive health and soothe gastric inflammation
• Those wanting adrenal and hormonal support under practitioner guidance
• Those making herbal decoctions, tinctures, or blended herbal teas
• Those wanting a bulk supply of high-quality, kosher-certified licorice root

Key benefits

• Glycyrrhiza species root — cut and sifted — 1.9g per 1 tsp serving
• Soothing demulcent — eases respiratory irritation, coughs, and sore throats
• Supports digestive health — soothes gastric inflammation and gut lining
• Traditional adrenal tonic — supports cortisol metabolism and adrenal function
• Anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties (glycyrrhizin)
• Expectorant — supports clearance of mucus from the respiratory tract
• Traditional Chinese medicine harmonising herb (Gan Cao)
• Naturally sweet — glycyrrhizin is approximately 50x sweeter than sugar
• Kosher certified
• 100% pure licorice root — no fillers, no additives
• 453g (16 oz) bulk bag — approximately 239 servings — outstanding value
• By Frontier Natural Products — trusted organic herbs since 1976

Supplement facts

Serving size: 1 tsp (1.9g) | Approximately 239 servings per 453g container

• Sodium: 15mg | <1% DV
• Total Carbohydrate: 2g | 1% DV
• Dietary Fibre: <1g | 2% DV
• Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza species, cut): 1.9g | Daily Value not established

Ingredients

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza species), cut and sifted. Nothing else.

How to use

As a decoction (simmered tea): Add 1–2 tsp of cut licorice root to 240ml (8 oz) of cold water in a small pot. Cover and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 15–30 minutes. Strain and serve. The longer the simmer, the stronger and sweeter the tea. Sweeten with honey if desired, or blend with other herbs.

As a tincture base: Use in standard tincture preparation with food-grade alcohol. Follow established herbal medicine protocols.

In herbal blends: Licorice root is traditionally used as a harmonising and sweetening herb in blended herbal formulas — it pairs well with peppermint, ginger, fennel, and marshmallow root.

Do not use for more than 4–6 weeks continuously without a break and without practitioner supervision.

About Frontier Natural Products

Since 1976, Frontier Natural Products Co-op has been a trusted source of high-quality organic herbs, spices, and botanicals. As a member-owned co-operative, Frontier is committed to sustainable sourcing, fair trade practices, and delivering pure, unadulterated products you can trust.