Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra Linn) as a Valuable Medicinal Plant

Authors

  • Jalal Bayati Zadeh Young Researchers and Elite Club, Sirjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sirjan, Iran
  • Masoud Karimi Goftar Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan, Iran
  • Zahra Moradi Kor Young Researchers and Elite Club, Sirjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sirjan, Iran
Abstract:

Glycyrrhiza glabra,  family Leguminoseae, is a plant which grows  in Egypt and  other  countries  of  the world.  Its  roots  possess  some  nutritive  value and medicinal properties. Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, a commonly used herb in ayurvedic medicine. Studies indicate that Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn possesses antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalerial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and anti hyper glycemic properties. Various other effects like antiulcer, antiviral, antihapatotoxic, antifungal and herpes simplex have also been studies. One of the most commonly reported side effects with licorice supplementation is elevated blood pressure

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Journal title

volume 1  issue 10

pages  1281- 1288

publication date 2013-10-01

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