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Licorice 30% extract powder - Glycyrrhiza glabra
Botanical name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Other names: Licorice, liquorice, black sugar, spanish juice, réglisse
Family: Leguminosae
Distribution: southern Europe, Asia
History
The roots and rhizomes of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant (licorice) are used in traditional medicine across the world for their high ethnopharmacological value. The plant is also used as a flavoring herb, because of its sweet flavor.
Traditional uses
Traditionnaly used to improve digestion and treat ulcer, as an expectorant and anti-tussive, against jaundice and for rejuvenation. The roots have a long history of use as an anti-oxidant, anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and many more.
In Europe and USA, it is used as to make candies or as a sweetener.
For cosmetic purposes, a recent research indicates that Licorice root extract shows promise as a soothing ingredient for the relief of eczema. It has skin lightening and tightening properties, as well as hair growth stimulatory properties.
Excessive consumption of liquorice (more than 200mg of pure glycyrrhizinic acid) may result in adverse effects, such as hypokalemia, increased blood pressure, and muscle weakness.
Constituents
Licorice roots main components include the glycosides glycyrrhizin and glycyrrizinic acid, triterpene saponins and flavonoids.
Our Licorice 30% extract
Our Licorice root extract is a standardized extract of the roots of Glycrrhiza glabra to obtain 30% of glycyrrhizin.
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