Glycyrrhizae
Glycyrrhizae is the genus name for a group of perennial herbs belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae. The most well-known species within this genus is Glycyrrhiza glabra, commonly known as licorice. These plants are native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. They are characterized by their pinnately compound leaves and their distinctive sweet-tasting roots and rhizomes. The sweetness is primarily due to a compound called glycyrrhizin, which is about 50 times sweeter than sucrose.
The roots of Glycyrrhiza species have a long history of medicinal and culinary use. In traditional medicine,
While generally recognized as safe in moderate amounts, excessive consumption of glycyrrhizin can lead to adverse