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Glycyrrhiza glabra

Also known as: Mulathi

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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us Journal of Food Science & Nutrition 37 facts

measurementGlabrene, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C20H18O4, a molecular weight of 322.4, and the PubChem ID 480774.

claimGlycyrrhiza glabra L. is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae family, native to Eurasia, northern Africa, and western Asia, and is commonly known as licorice, sweet wood, or mulaithi.

measurementIsoangustone A, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C25H26O6, a molecular weight of 422.5, and the PubChem ID 21591148.

claimRoot extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra exhibits antidiabetic and lipid-lowering activities when administered to albino mice at low doses, according to Mustafa et al. (reference 85).

claimMedicinal herbs such as Kadipatta (Murraya koenigii), Bhavadi (Ocimum basilicum), Bana (Vitex negundo), and Mulathi (Glycyrrhiza glabra) are used in herbal medicine to reduce inflammation, boost immunity, lower blood sugar levels, aid digestion, protect against certain cancers, support liver health, and act as natural detoxifiers.

measurementLiquiritin, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C21H22O9, a molecular weight of 418.4, and the PubChem ID 503737.

measurementGlabridin, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C20H20O4, a molecular weight of 324.4, and the PubChem ID 124052.

claimTreatment with Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract causes a significant decrease in ACE2 expression in the small intestine, which may represent an entry point for transport of nutrients SARS-CoV-2.

measurementLicocoumarin A, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C25H26O5, a molecular weight of 406.5, and the PubChem ID 5324358.

measurementα-Terpineol, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C10H18O.

measurementIsoliquiritigenin, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C15H12O4, a molecular weight of 256.25, and the PubChem ID 638278.

claimThe medicinal plant Glycyrrhiza glabra contains the active compounds Glycyrrhizin, Glycyrrhizic acid, Isoliquiritigenin, Licochalcone A, Liquiritigenin, Prenyllicoflavone A, Glabridin, Glabrene, Licocoumarin A, 18-β-Glycyrrhetinic acid, Liquiritin, Kanzonol R, α-Terpineol, Glisoflavone, Shinpterocarpin, and Isoangustone A.

claimGlycyrrhiza glabra demonstrates memory-enhancing activity in mice.

measurementShinpterocarpin, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C20H18O4, a molecular weight of 322.4, and the PubChem ID 10336244.

measurementPhysicochemical analysis of Glycyrrhiza glabra roots revealed a loss on drying of 5.87±0.65%, moisture content of 0.56±0.054%, a pH of 5.04±0.65 for a 1% solution, and a pH of 6.26±0.54 for a 10% solution.

claimGlycyrrhizin, liquiritigenin, and 18-glycyrrhetinic acid are the main components responsible for the antiallergic effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), acting by inhibiting Immunoglobulin E (IgE) production in ovalbumin-induced asthmatic mice and preventing scratching behavior and passive cutaneous anaphylactic reactions.

measurementKanzonol R, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C22H26O5, a molecular weight of 370.4, and the PubChem ID 131753027.

referenceHusain A, Ahmad A, Mujeeb M, Khan SA, and Alghamdi AG (2015) performed a quantitative analysis of total phenolic and flavonoid contents and HPTLC fingerprinting for the standardization of Glycyrrhiza glabra roots in the journal Herb Med.

claimGlycyrrhiza glabra and its components exhibit antiallergic effects in both in vitro and in vivo models.

measurementPhysicochemical analysis of Glycyrrhiza glabra roots revealed ash values of 4.67 ± 0.35% for total ash, 0.56 ± 0.34% for acid insoluble ash, and 6.54±0.22% for water soluble ash.

referenceEl-Saber BG, Beshbishy AM, El-Mleeh A, Abdel-Daim MM, and Devkota HP (2020) published a review on the traditional uses, bioactive chemical constituents, and pharmacological and toxicological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (Fabaceae) in the journal Biomolecules.

measurementGlycyrrhizin, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C42H62O16, a molecular weight of 822.9, and the PubChem ID 14982.

claimAqueous extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra demonstrates aphrodisiac activity in male Wistar rats.

measurementGlycyrrhizic acid, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C42H62O16, a molecular weight of 822.9, and the PubChem ID 14982.

referenceGlycyrrhiza glabra has been the subject of pharmacological studies reviewing its medicinal properties.

claimGlycyrrhiza glabra exhibits antimicrobial potential.

claimGlycyrrhizic acid, glabridin, and glabrene from Glycyrrhiza glabra exhibit antiulcer activity by suppressing gastrin secretion.

claimGlabridin and Isoliquiritigenin from Glycyrrhiza glabra show antibacterial efficacy against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, with the highest efficacy shown towards Gram-positive bacteria as well as Mycobacterium strains H37Ra and H37Rv.

measurementPhysicochemical analysis of Glycyrrhiza glabra roots revealed extractive values of 4.67±0.23% for petroleum ether, 10.56±1.53% for chloroform, 6.54±0.84% for n-butanol, and 13.89±2.42% for methanol.

measurementLicochalcone A, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C21H22O, a molecular weight of 338.4, and the PubChem ID 5318998.

measurement18-β-Glycyrrhetinic acid, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C30H46O4 and the PubChem ID 3230.

measurementLiquiritigenin, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C15H12O4, a molecular weight of 256.25, and the PubChem ID 114829.

claimHydroalcoholic extracts of Curcuma longa, Lavandula stoechas, Aegle marmelos, and Glycyrrhiza glabra, as well as their polyherbal preparation, demonstrate antihyperglycemic activity in alloxan-induced diabetic mice.

measurementPrenyllicoflavone A, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C25H26O4, a molecular weight of 390.5, and the PubChem ID 11349817.

referenceHasan MK, Ara I, Mondal MSA, and Kabir Y (2021) reviewed the phytochemistry, pharmacological activity, and potential health benefits of Glycyrrhiza glabra in the journal Heliyon.

measurementGlisoflavone, found in Glycyrrhiza glabra, has the chemical formula C21H20O6, a molecular weight of 368.4, and the PubChem ID 5487298.

claimGlycyrrhiza glabra roots and rhizomes extract exhibit aphrodisiac efficacy in vivo, which is attributed to the presence of glycyrrhizin as the active ingredient.

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referenceReda et al. (2021) studied the dietary effects of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) on quail performance, carcass characteristics, blood metabolites, and intestinal microbiota.

claimPlants identified as having antibacterial activities include garlic, cinnamon, Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice), Viola odorata, Amomum subulatum, and Elettaria cardamomum.

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referenceGinkgo biloba, Ginseng, Senna, and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) have documented side effects ranging from increased bleeding risk and hypertension to electrolyte imbalance and hormonal disruption, according to Liperoti et al. (2017).