Not to be mistaken with candy, Chinese Licorice (also known as Gan Cao or Glycyrrhiza uralensis) has been used in traditional formulas of Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Pakistan, India, and other Asian nations for thousands of years. Today you can find this herb in many forms like licorice root tea, chew sticks, and extract powders. Our formula uses the root of this yummy herb known for its harmonizing and cooling abilities. Also considered an adaptogen, licorice supports the body's ability to regulate stress-related hormones.