Is the fleshy underground stem of the main root of leguminous plant ‘Glycyrrhiza glabra’, that has been chopped into segments around 8 inches long sticks, and has an intensely sweet, musty earthy flavor Licorice root is one of the most widely used medicinal herbs worldwide. When chewed the roots yields a sweet Licorice root has been used to treat stomach ulcers, heartburn, colic, and ongoing inflammation of the lining of the stomach (chronic gastritis), sore throat, bronchitis, cough, and infections caused by bacteria or viruses