Glycyrrhiza Collection

Blue flowered common liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra
5856701 Blue flowered common liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Blue flowered common liquorice or licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Peony, Paeonia officinalis, and licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Liquorice or licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Liquorice and carob tree
Liquorice or licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra 1, and carob tree and St John s-bread, Ceratonia siliqua 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Licorice or liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Liquorice and cinnamon sticks, dried ginger rhizomes and grated dried turmeric, close up

Liquorice or licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Liquorice or licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Glycyrrhiza echinata, liquorice
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Glycyrrhiza glabra, liquorice
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Glycyrrhiza: The Sweet and Medicinal Wonder" Glycyrrhiza, scientifically known as Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a fascinating plant that has been valued for centuries due to its numerous benefits. This perennial herbaceous plant belongs to the legume family and is native to various regions across Europe and Asia. One of the most notable uses glabra is in traditional medicine. Its roots have long been utilized for their medicinal properties, particularly in treating respiratory ailments such as coughs and sore throats. In fact, licorice, derived from this plant's root, has been used as a natural remedy since 1832. The beauty glabra lies not only in its healing abilities but also in its aesthetic appeal. With vibrant blue flowers resembling those of the peony (Paeonia officinalis), it adds a touch of elegance to any garden or landscape. Liquorice or licorice enthusiasts will be delighted to know that Glycyrrhiza glabra is the primary source of this beloved confectionery flavoring. Whether enjoyed on its own or combined with other ingredients like carob tree pods or cinnamon sticks, liquorice holds a special place in culinary creations worldwide. Art lovers may appreciate historical depictions glabra by Leonhart Fuchs from his renowned work "De historia stirpium commentarii insignes" published in 1542. These colored engravings showcase the intricate details and allure of this remarkable plant. While there are different species within the genus Glycyrrhiza, including Glycyrrhiza echinata, it is Glycyrrhiza glabra that remains widely recognized for its distinct qualities and applications.