The root of the licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is used to make licorice root, which is one of the world's oldest herbal treatments. Licorice, which is native to Western Asia and Southern Europe, has long been used to treat a variety of diseases as well as flavor candies, drinks, and medications. Despite its long history, only a few of its applications have been scientifically validated. Licorice Extract may also pose a number of health hazards. The uses, forms, advantages, adverse effects, and recommended dosage of licorice root are discussed in this article.
What is the purpose of Licorice Extract?
Licorice has been used medicinally since ancient Egypt when the root was converted into a sweet drink for pharaohs. It's also been used to ease an upset stomach, reduce inflammation, and treat upper respiratory problems in traditional Chinese, Middle Eastern, and Greek medicine.
Applications in the present day
Licorice root is now widely used to treat a variety of diseases, including heartburn, acid reflux, hot flashes, coughs, and bacterial and viral infections. It's commonly sold as a pill or a liquid supplement.
Compounds from plants
Glycyrrhizin is the principal active ingredient in licorice root, which contains hundreds of plant chemicals. The root's sweet taste is due to glycyrrhizin, which also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects.
Glycyrrhizin, on the other hand, has been linked to a number of licorice root's negative consequences. As a result, some products use deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), which is licorice without the glycyrrhizin.
Advantages that could be gained
Several medical applications of Licorice Extract are currently being researched.
It is possible that it will help with skin problems.
Over 300 chemicals are found in licorice root, some of which have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.
Glycyrrhizin has been linked to anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties in animal and test-tube investigations.
As a result, licorice extract is used to treat acne and eczema, among other skin disorders.
Applying a topical gel containing licorice root extract dramatically alleviated eczema in 60 people over the course of two weeks.