Extensive reports are available on modern pharmacological research on this drug. It has been included in various pharmacopoeiae (USP/BP/JP/USSRP/IP etc). A derivate of the compound Glycyrrhizin is reported to have anti-inflammatory action. Both liquorice extract and Glycyrrhetinic acid are shown to have desoxycorticosterone, and ACTH-like effects, though with less toxicity than cortisone, encouraging its use as an anti-arthritic agent.
Uses:- Anti-inflammatory/ Anti-ulcer/ Antacid/ Expectorant/ Diuretic| Family | Leguminosae | Odour | Characteristic odour |
| Latin Name | GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA | Herb Extract Ratio | 5:1 |
| Sanskrit Name | Yashtimadhu | Water solubility | Water Soluble Extrac |
| Common Name | JATHI MADHU/ MULETHI/ LIQUORICE | Alkaloid | Water Soluble Extrac |
| Solvent Used | Water | Taste | sweet in taste |
| Storage Condition | Store in a Dry and cool place in double PP bag with container. | Appearance | Brown Powder |
Main chemical constituents are glycyrrhizin, a mixture of potassium and calcium salts of glycyrrhizinic acid, glabranin A&B, glycyrrhetol, glabrolide, isoflavones, coumarins, triterpene sterols. Glycyrrhizine, prenylated biaurone, licoagrone; 7- acetoxy- 2- methyl- isoflavone, 7- methoxy- 2- methylisoflavone and 7- hydroxy- 2 methyl isoflavone; 4- methyl coumarin, liqcoumarin; isoflavone, glyzaglabrin (7,2′-dihydroxy 3′,4′-methylenedihydroxy isoflavone); quercetin, quercetin-3-glucoside, kaempferol, astragalin, liquiritigenin and isoliquiritigenin (root).
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