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Glycyrrhiza glabra
Hardy herbaceous perennial legume native to the Middle East, southern Europe, and parts of Asia. Its name comes from the Greek for ‘sweet root’, the sweetness mostly contained in the compound glycyrrhizin, which is 30–50 times sweeter than sugar and longer-lasting. . The roots can be harvested in the autumn two to three years after planting to use as a sweetener and chewed to clean teeth. Glycyrrhiza glabra, and the closely related Chinese equivalent G. uralensis (known as gancao, or ‘sweet grass’), have been highly valued medicinal herbs for thousands of years. They have many uses, in particular treatment of indigestion and stomach inflammation but also cough suppression, ulcer treatment, and as a laxative. Licorice should not be consumed in excess and not during pregnancy.
The plant is a nitrogen-fixer and attracts bees. Grows best in rich well-drained but moist soils in full sun. Height to 1m.
11cm x 16cm deep tap root pot. Certified organic two year old plant.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
