Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 
Organic
Energy: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Powers: Lust, Love, Fidelity
 
Magical & Spiritual Uses
Licorice root is traditionally worked with in love, influence, and attraction practices. Its natural sweetness symbolizes harmony, devotion, and the drawing together of hearts. In conjure and folk magic traditions, licorice has been used in love-drawing blends, sweetening jars, and relationship workings intended to strengthen loyalty and deepen emotional bonds.
It is sometimes included in charm bags for attraction, added to spiritual baths for romantic magnetism, or incorporated into ritual teas before love or reconciliation work. Because licorice also has a long reputation for “harmonizing,” it is occasionally used in spiritual formulas meant to smooth conflict and restore balance between partners. These uses are shared as cultural and historical context only.
 
Indigenous & Diasporic Context
Licorice root has been used for thousands of years across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. In ancient Egypt, it was prepared as a sweet beverage known as mai-sus, and large quantities were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, licorice (Gan Cao) is one of the most frequently used herbs and is often included in formulas to harmonize and moderate stronger botanicals.
In African diasporic folk traditions, sweet roots such as licorice are sometimes worked in sweetening jars and relationship petitions, symbolizing the drawing of affection and fidelity. Its flavor and symbolism of sweetness make it a natural botanical in matters of love and emotional unity.
 
Botanical & Herbal Context
Glycyrrhiza glabra is a perennial legume native to southern Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. The dried root is widely used to sweeten herbal teas and is a foundational herb in both Eastern and Western herbal systems.
Licorice root is commonly decocted as tea, tinctured, or blended into herbal formulas. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is often used to harmonize complex herbal blends. In Western herbalism, it has long been valued for its soothing properties and is frequently included in throat and digestive formulas.
Cut and sifted root is ideal for decoctions and tea blends.
Organic herb. Sold unprepared. Curio only.
As with all herbs, there may be slight variations in size, color, texture, cut, aroma, or appearance due to natural growing conditions, seasonal differences, and processing methods.
 
Precautions
Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Not for use in persons with hypertension, liver disorders, edema, severe kidney insufficiency, low blood potassium, or heart disease. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
 
Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.