glycyrrhiza

(glis-i-ri'zah) [G. glykys, sweet, -frhi. root.] (U.S.) Glycyrrhizse radix (Br.), licori( root or liquorice-root; the dried rhizome a: root of Glycyrrhiza glabra and allied specii demulcent, slightly laxative, and expect or a i and also employed to disguise the taste of otl remedies; dose, gr. 15—60 (1.0—4.0).