Licorice Root Powder

Licorice Root Powder is made from the dried roots and stolons of Glycyrrhiza glabra, known in India as mulethi and in Ayurveda as Yashtimadhu, meaning "sweet stick". The root is naturally many times sweeter than sugar and has been used for thousands of years in teas, confectionery and traditional remedies for the throat and stomach.

Arizone International supplies Licorice Root Powder and cut root for Ayurvedic manufacturers, herbal tea brands, confectionery and flavour companies, cosmetic makers, wholesalers and exporters.

A Root of Many Cultures

Licorice grows wild and is cultivated in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Central Asia, with major supplies from countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and China. In India, it is grown on a small scale in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and other regions. Pieces of licorice were found in Tutankhamun's tomb, and Chinese medicine uses licorice in a large share of its classical formulas. In India, a stick of mulethi is a familiar remedy to chew for a sore throat or hoarse voice.

What Licorice Root Contains

• GlycyrrhizinA saponin around 50 times sweeter than sugar, typically a few percent of the dried root.
• FlavonoidsIncluding liquiritin, isoliquiritin and glabridin, which give the root its yellow colour.
• Coumarins, Polysaccharides and SugarsPresent in smaller amounts.

Applications

• Herbal teas and throat-soothing blends with ginger, tulsi and cinnamon
• Ayurvedic churnas, kadha and Yashtimadhu preparations
• Cough syrups, lozenges and herbal pastilles
• Confectionery and natural sweetening in foods and beverages
• Tobacco and flavour industry
• Face packs and skin-brightening cosmetics (glabridin-rich grades)
• Hair-care and oral-care products

In Ayurveda, Yashtimadhu powder mixed with honey is a traditional preparation for the throat, and the herb is considered soothing for the stomach lining.

Safety Notes

Glycyrrhizin in large amounts over a long time can raise blood pressure, lower potassium and cause fluid retention. Regular licorice should be avoided by people with high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, low potassium or during pregnancy, and it can interact with diuretics, steroids and heart medicines. Several health authorities advise limiting daily glycyrrhizin intake, and labels should follow local rules. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is available for products that need lower glycyrrhizin.

Quality Parameters

• Glycyrrhiza glabra identity
• Glycyrrhizin content by HPLC
• Moisture, ash and particle size
• Microbiology, heavy metals and pesticide residues
• Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A

Packaging and Storage

Licorice Root Powder is packed in poly-lined bags or cartons. Store in a cool, dry place in closed packaging.

Licorice powder is also used in herbal toothpastes for its sweet taste.

Cut root is also supplied for decoctions and chewing sticks for sore throats.

Tips for Buyers and Formulators

Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which can raise blood pressure with long-term use, so labels should include a warning.

Keep the powder dry and sealed.

Why Choose Arizone International?

We are an India-based supplier and exporter of Ayurvedic herbs and botanical powders. We supply Licorice Root Powder, cut root and extracts with test reports and full export documentation.

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