Herbs - Licorice Root


Organic Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Spiritual Uses

  • Traditionally associated with harmony, love and emotional balance.
  • Encourages clear communication and speaking with confidence.
  • Supports resilience and inner strength during challenging times.
  • Promotes peace, compassion and a calm state of mind.
  • Used during meditation to encourage grounding while uplifting the spirit.
  • Helps attract positive energy, abundance and healthy relationships.

Witchcraft & Magical Uses

  • Used in prosperity and abundance rituals to attract success and good fortune.
  • Added to charm bags or sachets for love, loyalty and harmonious relationships.
  • Burned with other herbs during cleansing and blessing ceremonies.
  • Used in spells for confidence, persuasion and effective communication.
  • Placed on altars to symbolise sweetness, kindness and balanced energy.
  • Added to ritual baths to encourage emotional healing and self-love.
  • Combined with herbs such as Cinnamon, Angelica Root or Bay Leaf in prosperity and protection workings.
  • Associated with the element of Water, symbolising healing, compassion, emotional balance and abundance.

Natural Medicine Uses

  • Traditionally used to soothe the throat and support respiratory health.
  • Commonly used to support healthy digestion and relieve occasional indigestion, heartburn and stomach discomfort.
  • Traditionally valued for supporting the body's healthy inflammatory response.
  • Rich in naturally occurring plant compounds that support overall wellbeing.
  • Traditionally used to help soothe the lining of the stomach and digestive tract.
  • May support adrenal function and help the body cope with occasional stress when used appropriately.
  • Commonly prepared as a tea, decoction, tincture or herbal extract.

Traditional Herbal Preparation

  • Tea/Decoction: Simmer 1–2 teaspoons of dried Licorice Root in water for 10–15 minutes before straining.
  • Tincture: Take as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.
  • Powder/Capsules: Use according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Important Information

  • Licorice Root contains glycyrrhizin, which may raise blood pressure when consumed in large amounts or over extended periods.
  • People with high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, or those who are pregnant should consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use.
  • Those taking medications such as diuretics, corticosteroids or blood pressure medication should seek professional advice before using Licorice Root medicinally.
  • Herbal remedies are intended to support wellbeing and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.