Check the listing for details. Licorice Root Powder 1oz - 1LB ~ Glycyrrhiza glabra ~ 100% Premium. Condition: New. Listed at 5.95 USD. Licorice Root Powder ~ 100% Premium Botanical name: Glycyrrhiza Glabra Choose from size 1 oz to 16 oz. Glycyrrhiza glabra is also referred to as European licorice since that’s where this species originates. It differs from the dozen or so other species of licorice in that its root is characterized by super sweetness compared to the pungent bitterness of, for example, the root of American licorice.The sweet flavor of licorice root is owing to a glycoside called glycyrrhizin, which is also noted for its anti-inflammatory and hepatic protective qualities. In fact, this compound is used in Japan to combat hepatitis C. It’s also used in the food and pharmaceutical industries as a flavoring agent, emulsifier and thickener. *Please Note: we offer Free Shipping USPS First Class. If you wish to expedite shipping, please select shipping option USPS Priority Shipping. Thank you ~