Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is an herb, native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, with a long history of ...

The main component in black licorice is glycyrrhizin. This sweet compound is found in licorice root. Glycyrrhizin causes potassium levels to temporarily drop if you consume it in high amounts.

Licorice root also comes in pill form or as a liquid extract, and it can be found with glycyrrhizin (the main, sweet-tasting compound in licorice) removed. Some research suggests that glycyrrhizin may ...