Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Adaptogen

Glycyrrhiza uralensis is a plant that grows in western Russia, western Siberia, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Iran and Kazakhstan. The plant has lavender-colored flowers that bloom during the summer. The Glycyrrhiza uralensis root has been used for centuries in China, Tibet, India and many other locations. Glycyrrhiza uralensis is thought to improve all of the body’s senses.

If you’re not interested in the adaptogenic factors, you can always use the root as a food sweetener. Once the root of the Glycyrrhiza uralensis is boiled, sugars are extracted and used as a substitute in medicines, sweets, drinks and much more. The Glycyrrhiza uralensis root is considered 50 times sweeter than sugar. Before you add this herb, or any other new supplement, to your health regimen it is important to speak with your health care provider in order to identify any serious health concerns, possible allergies, and reactions to other medications.