Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A phytochemical and pharmacological review
Abstract
Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) contains phytocompounds such as glycyrrhizin, 18-beta-glycyrrhetinic acid, glabrin A and B and isoflavones. Pharmacological experiments show extracts and pure compounds exhibit a broad range of biological properties including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant and antidiabetic activities. The review provides a critical, updated overview of liquorice composition and biological activities and its therapeutic potential.
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Pastorino, G., Cornara, L., Soares, S., Rodrigues, F. and Oliveira, M.B.P.P (2018) 'Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A phytochemical and pharmacological review', Phytotherapy Research, 32(12), pp. 2323-2339. doi:10.1002/ptr.6178
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