Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as Chinese liquorice,[2] is a flowering plant native to Asia.

[4] Liquorice root is most commonly produced in the Shanxi, Gansu and Xinjiang regions of China.

[6] Overuse of licorice may induce weakness, headache, blurred vision, nosebleed, anxiety, or shortness of breath.

[7] Other common side effects may include missed menstrual periods, fluid retention or sexual problems in men.

[8] Glycyrrhiza uralensis can be found growing naturally in Europe, Asia, and throughout the Middle East.