Licorice, also called mulethi, is a herb from the legume family. It is widely used as a flavoring agent in candy, chewing gum, toothpaste, and drinks like soft drinks and beer. For medicinal purposes, the dried root of the plant is used. In fact, it is one of the most commonly consumed herbs worldwide for its health benefits.One of the main components of licorice is glycyrrhizin, which gives it its characteristic sweet flavor. This compound makes licorice much sweeter than regular table sugar. Licorice also contains a wide range of flavonoids and nutrients, along with minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, choline, iron, potassium, selenium, silicon, and zinc.