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liquorice
Also known as: Licorice, licorice
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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 7 facts
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.
referenceArmanini D, Fiore C, Bielenberg J, Sabbadin C, and Bordin L (2020) published a study in Frontiers in Pharmacology (Vol 11, 558418) titled 'Coronavirus-19: possible therapeutic implications of spironolactone and dry extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (licorice).'
claimLicorice is used as a flavoring agent in food, beverages, and tobacco products.
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.
claimLicorice and its major compounds exhibit antitussive and expectorant activities.
claimLicorice plants grow in fertile, clay, or sandy soil near rivers or streams where water is readily available.
claimLicorice roots are used to treat digestive system disorders and respiratory tract disorders such as cough and colic.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
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.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 2 facts
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).
referenceY. Ding et al. (2022) review the resources and applications of licorice in ancient and modern times in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
Medicinal Plants and their Traditional Uses - Open Access Pub openaccesspub.org 1 fact
procedureMedicinal pill preparation involves pulping drug powder with excipient material, rolling the dough into a rod in the palm, dividing the rod into pieces with a knife, and shaping the pieces into pills. Liquorice or talc powder is applied between the pills to prevent them from sticking.
Investigation Utilization of Medicinal Plants: From Historical ... sciltp.com 1 fact
referenceM.N. Asl and H. Hosseinzadeh published a review titled 'Pharmacological effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (Licorice)' in Phytotherapy Research in 2008.