Organic Liquorice root cut (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Spanish

Premium Organic Spanish Liquorice Root (Dried & Cut)

"Revered as the 'Great Harmonizer' and used continuously for millennia, this exceptionally sweet, wild-crafted root is a foundational pillar of traditional herbal practice."

At Botanical Remedies, we source only the absolute highest quality botanical materials. This 100% pure, dried, and cut Organic Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is sustainably wild-crafted in Spain.

Why Spanish Wild-Crafted Liquorice? There is a profound difference between practitioner-grade botanicals and standard mass-market herbal teas. Spanish sustainable, wild-crafted Liquorice is uniquely celebrated by herbalists because its active constituent profile is exceptionally robust compared to standard cultivated varieties. In fact, mass-market cultivated Liquorice frequently falls well below the strict active compound norms expected in professional dispensaries. By choosing this practitioner-grade Spanish root, you are ensuring exceptional purity, safety, and maximum botanical potency.

Traditional Benefits & Herbal Energetics of Liquorice

Possessing a flavor profile that is primarily sweet and slightly bitter, with deeply earthy, herbaceous notes similar to anise or fennel, Liquorice is an incredibly versatile botanical:

• Herbal Energetics & Affinities: Classified energetically as a very sweet, neutral, and moist herb. It is highly valued for its calming, restoring, softening, and relaxing qualities.
• TCM Tradition (Gan Cao): Early Egyptians revered it as a foundational botanical (roots were even found in King Tut’s 3,000-year-old tomb). It later became a core pillar in Traditional Chinese Medicine, second only to Ginseng in importance. It is traditionally used to support immune function, tonify vital energy, and act as a "guide herb" to lead other herbs throughout the whole body.
• The Great Harmonizer: It is classically utilized as a gentle adaptogen and is added to countless herbal formulas to sweeten the taste and harmonize the actions of other plants.
• Synergistic Blending: Combines beautifully and synergistically with Hawthorn, Ginseng, Echinacea, and Ashwagandha.

How to Prepare Your Organic Liquorice Root

Because roots are dense and woody, they require a decoction (simmering in water) rather than a simple steeping method to fully extract their beneficial mucilage and active saponins.

• Decoction Instructions: Add 0.5 to 1 teaspoon of the dried root to a pan (do not use an aluminum pan). Pour in one cup of cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it gently simmer for 15 to 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink up to 3 times a day.
• Other Uses: This premium dried root is highly versatile and can also be ground into powder, macerated into a tincture or vinegar, infused into oils, or cooked into herbal syrups.

Important Safety Guidelines & Contraindications

Moderate Liquorice consumption is likely to be safe for the vast majority of people; however, because it is a highly active botanical, it must be used with respect. Consult a Medical Herbalist if you are in doubt.

• Strict Contraindications: Do NOT use if you suffer from severe kidney insufficiency, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, cardiac disease, liver cirrhosis, bile stasis, or chronic hepatitis.
• Cautions: Long-term regular use of high doses may not be wise if you have osteoporosis.
• Interactions: Liquorice may interact with corticosteroids and certain types of (potassium-depleting) diuretics and laxatives. If you are prescribed these medications, keep regular consumption at low levels and check with your GP or prescriber.

Technical Specifications & Purity

• Ingredients: 100% pure Botanical, absolutely nothing added. Exceptional quality Organic Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra / Gan Cao / Lukrecja).
• Grade: Practitioner Apothecary.
• Sourcing & Status: Sustainably wild-harvested in Spain. Certified Organic and FairWild.
• Processing: Warm air dried and cut.
• Organoleptic Profile: Various sized cut pieces of liquorice root with a characteristically sweet and earthy odour and flavour.
• Microbiological Safety: Products are subject to routine microbiological analysis. Limits based on strict EU Pharmacopoeia standards for herbal infusions (Category A).
• Dietary Suitability: Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
• Packaging: Hand-packed in resealable and recyclable PE zipped packaging to ensure maximum freshness.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Laboratory & Dispensary Testing: Chemical and microbiological data are provided based on the primary manufacturer's rigorous testing. Extra organoleptic testing is performed at our facility after new batch arrivals and prior to compounding by our Master Herbalist.
• Quality Assured: Primary manufacturer microbiological and chemical testing verified upon arrival. Final dispensary organoleptic assessment and batch approval personally conducted by Master Herbalist Wojciech Bujak.
• Documentation: Batch-specific Certificates of Analysis and/or Certificates of Conformance are available upon request.

Professional UK Law & Practitioner Standards

Because of UK law, we cannot make specific medical claims about our botanicals. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbs that are deeply rooted in traditional literature and rigorous quality research. These herbs have been thoroughly tested in laboratories for authenticity, quality, and purity. Our botanicals are designed to be used safely within traditional recommended parameters.

Where can you find information about herbs? You can look for details on herb benefits, uses, and dosages, as well as safety and side effects through traditional and scientific knowledge. Below are a few solid sources of information:

• Herbal Reality: Web run by experienced Medical Herbalists
• Richard Whelan Medical Herbalist: Web run by Medical Herbalist

Explore Our Dispensary: Alternative Liquorice Formats

Depending on your specific apothecary needs and daily routines, we offer a few different variations of this foundational botanical:

• Looking for a ready-to-mix, convenient format? Explore our Premium Organic Spanish Liquorice Root Powder. Sourced from the exact same high-potency, FairWild Spanish harvest as this cut root, it is expertly milled into a fine powder. It is the absolute perfect format for immediate infusions, seamless encapsulations, or crafting traditional soothing honey electuaries.
• Looking for a budget-friendly, everyday alternative? Explore our Premium Cultivated Liquorice Root (Dried & Cut). While it does not hold organic certification or the intense wild-harvested profile of our Spanish root, it remains a beautifully sweet, high-quality botanical sourced with strict adherence to Botanical Remedies' purity standards. It is an excellent choice for home-blenders making everyday teas and syrups.

Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Liquorice Root

How do I make liquorice root tea from dried loose root?

Because our premium organic liquorice is a dense, woody root rather than a delicate leaf, the most effective way to make liquorice root tea is through a traditional process called decoction. Instead of just steeping it in hot water, gently simmer 0.5 to 1 teaspoon of the dried cut root in a pan of water for 15 to 30 minutes. This sustained heat fully draws out the sweet mucilage and active botanical constituents.

Is wild-crafted Spanish liquorice root better than standard cultivated liquorice?

Yes! Professional herbalists widely consider sustainable, wild-crafted Spanish liquorice to be vastly superior to mass-market options. Commercial cultivated varieties frequently fall short of strict botanical quality standards, whereas our wild-harvested Spanish roots maintain an exceptionally rich active compound profile, guaranteeing maximum practitioner-grade potency.

What does organic liquorice root tea taste like, and can I use it to sweeten other herbs?

Our wild-crafted liquorice root has a deeply earthy, herbaceous flavor with distinct notes of anise or fennel, accompanied by an intense, lingering sweetness. Because it contains glycyrrhizin—a natural botanical compound significantly sweeter than standard sugar—it acts as the ultimate "harmonizer." You can easily blend a small pinch of this root into bitter herbal infusions to naturally sweeten your cup and balance the overall flavor profile.

Can I drink whole liquorice root tea every day?

While moderate consumption is generally well-tolerated by most individuals, whole liquorice root is a highly active, powerful botanical. Traditional herbal practice recommends utilizing it for shorter, focused periods (such as 4 to 6 weeks) rather than indefinitely. If you have any underlying health conditions, particularly high blood pressure or kidney issues, you should always consult a Medical Herbalist or your GP before making it a daily habit.

Disclaimer: This product is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your GP or Medical Herbalist before starting a new herbal regime, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.