Reglisse / Réglisse is the French word for "liquorice (licorice)", as in Bâton de Réglisse or liquorice stick. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a flavorful herb that has been used in food and medicinal remedies for thousands of years. Also known as "sweet root," licorice root contains a compound that is about 50 times sweeter than sugar.