Glycyrrhiza glabra: A phytochemical and pharmacological review
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 6
Abstract
The phytochemical screening of the Glycyrrhiza glabra root revealed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, carbohydrates, starches, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, proteins, pectin, mucilage, saponins, lipids, tannins, sterols and steroids. It showed memory enhancement, antidepressant, antimicrobial, anticancer, antioxidant, protective, antiinflammatory, antiulcer, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic and many other pharmacological effects. This review was designed to highlight the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra.
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Prof Dr Ali Esmail Al-Snaf
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