Liquorice Root

🌿 Liquorice Root - 15g

Scientific Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Also Known As: Sweet Root, Gan Cao (Chinese), Liquiritiae Radix

Description

Rich, earthy, and naturally sweet, Liquorice Root has been treasured for over 3,000 years as a harmonizer of herbs and healer of the body. Its golden roots are said to bridge energies — softening bitterness, calming inflammation, and uniting opposites into balance. Spiritually, Liquorice is a peacemaker herb, bringing harmony to both potion and person.

Magical Properties

Liquorice Root carries a sweet yet commanding energy, combining persuasion with protection. It’s used in magical work to influence others, gain favor, strengthen willpower, and command respect, while also smoothing conflict and restoring equilibrium.

• Element: Water & Air

• Planetary Correspondence: Mercury & Venus

• Deities: Hermes, Aphrodite, Oshun, Isis

• Uses:

  • Carry a piece of root to draw love, fidelity, or reconciliation.

  • Add to spellwork to enhance personal power or persuasive speech.

  • Burn or brew in rituals for communication, peace, and clarity.

  • Use in charm bags to strengthen personal magnetism and charm.

Medicinal Properties

Licorice Root is widely regarded as an adaptogen — a tonic that supports the adrenal system and helps the body adapt to stress.

• Actions: Demulcent, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, adaptogenic, harmonizing.

• Common Uses:

  • Soothes sore throats, coughs, and digestive irritation.

  • Supports adrenal balance and energy levels.

  • Used in herbal formulas to enhance and harmonize the effects of other herbs.

  • Traditionally used to reduce inflammation and calm the stomach lining.

• Energetics: Sweet, moist, cooling, harmonizing.

(Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner before internal use.)