Radix Glycyrrhizae

Radix Glycyrrhizae

Licorice extract is a medicinal ingredient extracted from licorice. Licorice extract generally contains: glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhizin, licorice flavonoids, posterior bitanin, stinging stalk, quercetin, etc. Yellow to brownish yellow powder. It has the effect of tonifying the spleen and invigorating qi, clearing heat and detoxifying, expelling phlegm and relieving cough, relieving pain and alleviating discomfort, and harmonising various medicines. It is used to treat weakness of the spleen and stomach, fatigue and lethargy, palpitations, shortness of breath, cough and phlegm, and acute pain in the abdomen and limbs.

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Description

Product name Radix Glycyrrhizae
Color Yellow or brown yellow
Used part Root
Specification 5:1, 10:1,20:1
CAS No 97676-23-8

 

Function

  • Anti-inflammatory effect. Glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhetinic acid in licorice extract have significant anti-inflammatory effects, which can inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators and alleviate inflammatory responses. It is commonly used in clinical practice to treat inflammatory diseases such as gastritis and oral ulcers.
  • Antioxidant effect. Glycyrrhiza flavonoids have a strong antioxidant capacity, which can eliminate free radicals and protect cells from oxidative damage. This effect helps to delay aging, prevent cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
  • Antiviral effect. Licorice extract has inhibitory effects on various viruses, such as influenza virus, herpes virus and hepatitis virus.
  • Protect the liver. Licorice extract can promote the regeneration of liver cells, inhibit liver fibrosis and improve liver function. It has a good therapeutic effect on liver diseases such as hepatitis and liver cirrhosis.

Application

  • Pharmaceuticals: Used in cough syrups and anti-inflammatory drugs.
  • Cosmetics: Soothes skin irritation.