Home Herbs Index A Asalas Soos (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (Liquorice) AllABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Asalas Soos (Glycyrrhiza glabra) (Liquorice) Pharmacological action: Cooling, demulcent, expectorant, anti-inflammatory. Medicinal use: Effective in relieving thirst and cough, purging the body of unhealthy humours, asthma, irritation of larynx, soar throat.