Often used as a candy sweetener, licorice root is also full of medicinal value. It has been used for centuries to soothe stomach disorders, fight respiratory infections, support the adrenal glands, and boost the immune system. It is often used in herbal formulas for its healing benefits and flavor that can help counter the bitter taste that makes many other useful herbs unpleasant to use. In Oriental medicine, it is considered second only to Ginseng, one of the world’s most revered herbs for healing and tonifying.