Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) are members of the pea family (Leguminosae). In Chinese lore, licorice became known as “sweet grass”, finding utility as a sweet flavoring and gaining respect in over two thousand years of recorded use as a potent medicinal plant 1. Licorice has well-documented antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties 2. Asian … Continue reading Licorice Root: Potent Antiviral, Antimicrobial and Antifungal