In vitro: |
International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2011, 3(4):20-25. | Glycyrrhiza glabra linn commonly known as licorice: A therapeutic review.[Reference: WebLink] | Plants have been one of the important sources of medicines since the beginning of human cultivation.
METHODS AND RESULTS:
There is a growing demand for plant based medicines, health products, pharmaceuticals, food supplements, cosmetics etc. Glycyrrhiza glabra used as mild laxative, anti-arthritic, antiinflammatory,anti-biotic, anti-viral, anti-ulcer, memory stimulant (being MAOinhibitor), anti-tussive, aphrodisiac, anti-mycotic, estrogenic, anti- oxidant, anti-caries agent, anti-neoplastic, anti-cholinergic, anti-diuretic, hypolipidemic agent. It is reported to contain important phytoconstituents such as glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizinic acid, glabrin A&B, glycyrrhetol, Glabrolide, isoGlabrolide, isoflavones,coumarins, triterpene sterols.
CONCLUSIONS:
A review of chemical constituents present in various parts of Glycyrrhiza glabra and their pharmacological actions is given in the present article. |
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