Licorice Root 450mg 100 Veg Capsules, Now Foods

Now Foods Licorice Root delivers 900mg of full-spectrum Glycyrrhiza glabra root per serving — one of the most widely used and extensively studied herbs in traditional medicine, valued across Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western herbal traditions for its adrenal-supportive, anti-inflammatory, digestive, and antiviral properties. 100 veg capsules providing 50 servings. Vegetarian/vegan, GMP quality assured. Now Foods, family owned since 1968.

Why you need it

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has one of the longest documented histories of any medicinal herb — used in Chinese herbalism for thousands of years and referenced in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman medicine. It remains one of the most prescribed herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it is used as a harmonising herb that enhances the effects of other botanicals while contributing its own broad therapeutic activity.

The primary active compound in licorice root is glycyrrhizin — a triterpenoid saponin that gives licorice its characteristic sweet taste and is responsible for many of its therapeutic effects. Glycyrrhizin inhibits the enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, which normally breaks down cortisol — effectively extending the activity of the body's own cortisol and supporting adrenal function. This makes licorice root particularly valued for adrenal fatigue support, stress resilience, and energy maintenance.

Beyond adrenal support, licorice root acts as a demulcent — soothing and protecting mucous membranes throughout the digestive and respiratory tracts. It stimulates mucus production in the stomach lining (supporting gastric health), soothes the throat and bronchial passages, and has demonstrated antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity in research settings.

Important note: This is full-spectrum licorice root containing glycyrrhizin — not deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL). While glycyrrhizin is responsible for many of licorice's most valued therapeutic effects, it can raise blood pressure and cause fluid retention with prolonged high-dose use. This product is intended for short-to-medium term use at recommended doses — see Important section below.

Key benefits

• Adrenal support — glycyrrhizin extends cortisol activity, supporting adrenal function and stress resilience
• Digestive soothing — demulcent action protects and soothes the stomach lining and digestive mucosa
• Respiratory support — soothes throat and bronchial passages, supports healthy mucus production
• Anti-inflammatory — glycyrrhizin and flavonoids provide broad anti-inflammatory activity
• Antiviral properties — glycyrrhizin has demonstrated antiviral activity in research settings
• Traditional harmoniser — used in TCM to enhance and balance the effects of other herbs

Formula

900mg full-spectrum licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) per 2-capsule serving. Whole root, not deglycyrrhizinated — contains glycyrrhizin. Vegetarian/vegan. Free from yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, and tree nuts.

Supplement Facts

Serving size: 2 veg capsules | Servings per container: 50
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root: 900mg
*Daily Value not established.

Suggested use

Take 2 capsules 1 to 3 times daily. Long-term, high-level use is not recommended — see Important section below.

Other ingredients

Cellulose (capsule), stearic acid (vegetable source). Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Why trust this product

Now Foods has been a family-owned leader in quality nutritional supplements since 1968, with GMP quality assurance and a commitment to clean, transparent formulations. This licorice root is whole-root, full-spectrum — preserving the complete profile of glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, and other bioactive compounds as nature intended.

Important

⚠️ This product contains glycyrrhizin (full-spectrum licorice root, not DGL). Prolonged high-dose use of glycyrrhizin-containing licorice can raise blood pressure and cause sodium retention and potassium loss. Do not use long-term or at high doses without healthcare supervision. Not recommended for those with high blood pressure, heart conditions, kidney conditions, or oedema. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if taking medication or managing a health condition. For adults only. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.