Licorice root (Rx. Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Also known as yellow sugar beet or licorice root, it belongs to the legume family. Its active ingredients include triterpene saponins (glycyrrhizin) and flavonoids, which have antioxidant and immune-boosting properties. Licorice also helps soothe the respiratory tract in cases of colds.
NB: The European authorisation procedure for this health claim is not yet complete.