The chemical composition of licorice root includes: malic, citric and succinic acids, beta-carotene, choline, vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D, E, K and PP, as well as those necessary for the body human minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper and manganese, iron, phosphorus and sodium.