Organic Liquorice Tincture | Gan Cao | Glycyrrhiza glabra

Premium Organic Liquorice Root Tincture (UK Crafted)

"Revered as the 'Great Harmonizer,' this profoundly sweet and soothing root is expertly extracted to capture its full spectrum of saponins, flavonoids, and deeply nourishing vital energy."

Crafted in Great Britain, this premium organic Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) tincture marries ancient botanical wisdom with precise apothecary extraction protocols. To guarantee maximum practitioner-grade potency, we strictly utilize sustainably wild-crafted, organically certified Spanish Liquorice roots. As professional herbalists know, wild-harvested Spanish roots boast a remarkably robust active constituent profile compared to standard cultivated varieties, ensuring an exceptionally pure, safe, and biologically active extract.

Advanced Decoction & Maceration Extraction

To ensure a true practitioner-grade product, this tincture undergoes a specific extraction process tailored entirely to the root's unique phytochemistry:

• Decoction & Maceration: The root is carefully decocted (extracted with heat in water) and macerated. This is critical for Liquorice, as its heavy, soothing flavonoids and primary active saponins (like glycyrrhizin) require water and heat to fully dissolve.
• Low-Alcohol Preservation: It is preserved using 25% organic grain ethanol. Using a lower alcohol percentage ensures the delicate, water-soluble demulcent properties are not destroyed or precipitated out of the liquid.
• Cold Pressing & Straining: The material is finally pressed and strained to yield a rich, mobile brown liquid.

The resulting extract achieves a traditional apothecary ratio of 1:3.

Traditional Benefits & Herbal Energetics of Liquorice

Possessing a distinctly aromatic, earthy, and intensely sweet flavor, Liquorice is one of the most widely utilized botanicals in the world:

• Herbal Energetics: Classified energetically as sweet, neutral to slightly warming, and deeply moistening. It holds a strong affinity for the respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems.
• TCM Tradition (Gan Cao): In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is the ultimate "Harmonizer." It is added to almost all classic formulas to harmonize the actions of other herbs, tonify Qi (lifeforce), and soothe the digestion.
• Soothing Demulcent: Traditionally utilized to soothe, coat, and moisten dry, irritated tissues, particularly in the respiratory tract and the mucosal lining of the stomach.
• Adrenal & Stress Support: Valued by herbalists as a gentle adaptogen to support exhausted adrenal glands and help the body manage systemic stress.

How to Take Your Liquorice Tincture

• Suggested Dosage: Unless instructed otherwise by a Medical Herbalist, traditional dosage ranges from 1ml to 3ml, up to 3 times a day. Do not exceed 4 to 6 weeks of continuous daily use without practitioner supervision.
• Preparation: Take diluted in a small amount of water. Its intensely sweet flavor makes it an excellent addition to other, more bitter tinctures to improve palatability.
• Important: Shake well before use! A light natural sediment of active plant starches will settle at the bottom of the bottle.

Important Safety Guidelines & Contraindications (Please Read)

Liquorice is a powerful botanical medicine and must be used with respect.

• Strict Contraindications: Do NOT use if you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), hypokalemia (low potassium), severe kidney/liver disease, or cardiovascular disorders.
• Pregnancy: Contraindicated during pregnancy, unless under supervision of Medical Herbalist.
• Interactions: May interact with diuretics, corticosteroids, and antihypertensive medications. Always consult a medical professional.

Looking for a Budget-Friendly, Everyday Alternative?

You are currently viewing our absolute highest-potency, premium botanical option. However, if you are seeking a more cost-effective staple for regular, daily herbal support, we highly recommend exploring our [Cultivated Liquorice Tincture (1:2)].

This alternative offers a fantastic, budget-friendly entry point into the harmonizing benefits of Liquorice. It boasts a highly concentrated, technically stronger 1:2 extraction ratio, ensuring a highly reliable daily apothecary extract.

A quick note on botanical potency: While the cultivated 1:2 extraction process is technically more concentrated by liquid volume than a 1:3, standard cultivated Liquorice roots naturally possess a slightly lighter active constituent profile than our premium Spanish wild-harvested roots. Because of this raw material difference, the overall herbal strength of the cultivated 1:2 extract will likely be a bit softer than this wild-crafted 1:3 version. It is the perfect, economical choice for gentle, everyday digestive support and herbal blending!

Professional UK Law & Practitioner Standards

At Botanical Remedies, we bring strict professional herbal testing standards to our dispensary. We only offer botanicals and supplements that have been thoroughly tested for authenticity, quality, and purity. Please do not confuse standard mass-market supplements with our practitioner-grade offerings.

Where can you find information about herbs? You can look for details on herb benefits, uses, and dosages, as well as safety, effectiveness, 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
  

Frequently Asked Questions About Liquorice Tinctures

Q: Why does this tincture taste so sweet? Is there added sugar? A: There is absolutely zero added sugar! Liquorice root contains a natural compound called glycyrrhizin, which is estimated to be 50 times sweeter than sucrose. This intense, lingering sweetness is the hallmark of a high-quality, biologically active root.

Q: Why do you only use 25% alcohol for this extraction? A: Different plants require different solvents. Heavy, resinous roots like Turmeric need high alcohol (70%). However, Liquorice's magic lies in its water-soluble saponins and flavonoids. If we used high alcohol, it would destroy those soothing properties. Decocting it in water and preserving it with just 25% alcohol is the gold standard for this specific herb.

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.