Viridian Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Extract (60 Capsules)

Viridian's Licorice Extract is a clean botanical formula featuring Glycyrrhiza glabra, one of the most-used herbs in traditional European, Middle Eastern and Asian herbal practice. A targeted pick for adults working on digestion routines, adrenal support, or throat comfort as part of a wider plan. 60 vegan capsules.

What it is

A capsule containing a standardised extract of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Licorice has been used in herbal medicine for over 2,000 years and remains one of the most-prescribed herbs in clinical herbal practice today. Viridian deliver it as a clean vegan capsule with no fillers and no synthetic colour. Made in the UK.

Why it works

Licorice is what herbalists call a multi-action herb. It's traditionally used in three main areas:

1. Digestion, particularly for upper digestive routines and soothing-the-gut traditions
2. Adrenal and stress routines, where it's used as part of recovery plans after long stressful periods
3. Throat and respiratory comfort, where it appears in classic herbal blends

The active compound traditionally associated with licorice is glycyrrhizin, which is why standardised extracts are preferred over plain dried root. Some clinical uses of licorice prefer the deglycyrrhizinated form (DGL); this product is the full extract, not DGL. The full extract is the right form for adrenal and stress applications, while DGL is the form usually used for longer-term digestive routines.

We can't make therapeutic claims about treating any specific condition with licorice, that's the UK supplement law line. What we can say is that licorice has a 2,000-year traditional use record and remains one of the most-used herbs in herbal practice for good reason.

Who it's for

A targeted pick rather than a general daily product. Best used as part of a plan with a herbalist or nutritional practitioner. Popular with adults working on adrenal recovery after a stressful stretch, with people working on digestive routines, and with anyone who appreciates the herb's traditional throat-comfort use.

For general daily support, browse the Botanicals & Adaptogens range and the Gut Health range.

What's different about this version

Three things stand out. First, the form. A standardised extract delivers a consistent dose, not a guess. Second, the clean Viridian label: vegan, no fillers, no shellac glaze, no synthetic colour. Third, the brand. Viridian have been making clean botanical formulas for over 25 years and are one of the brands we trust most for plant-based supplements.

How to use it

One capsule a day with food, or as advised by a practitioner. Licorice is a herb that benefits from professional guidance for longer-term use because of its effect on the renin-angiotensin system at high doses over extended periods.

Important. Do not take licorice (the full extract, not DGL) if you have high blood pressure, low potassium, or are on prescribed medication for blood pressure, heart conditions, or diuretics. Do not take during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Long-term continuous use should be discussed with a practitioner. We can talk you through what's in the capsule, we just can't advise on interactions with prescriptions.

Call the shop on 07711 393130 if you want help choosing between the full extract and a DGL version, or browse the Botanicals & Adaptogens range for related options.