Glycyrrhiza lepidota Root

**Semantic type:** Plant

**Definition:** The dried root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a legume native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin that is hydrolyzed to the main sweet component glycyrrhetic acid.

**Synonyms:** - American Licorice Root - GLYCYRRHIZA LEPIDOTA ROOT - Glycyrrhiza glutinosa Root