Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn) As a Valuable Medicinal Plant
Journal Title: International journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 10
Abstract
Glycyrrhiza glabra, family Leguminoseae, is a plant which grows in Egypt and other countries of the world. Its roots possess some nutritive value and medicinal properties. Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, a commonly used herb in ayurvedic medicine. Studies indicate that Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn possesses antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalerial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and anti hyper glycemic properties. Various other effects like antiulcer, antiviral, antihapatotoxic, antifungal and herpes simplex have also been studies. One of the most commonly reported side effects with licorice supplementation is elevated blood pressure.
Authors and Affiliations
Jalal Bayati Zadeh| Young Researchers and Elite Club, Sirjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sirjan, Iran, E-mail: Bayati261@yahoo.com, Zahra Moradi Kor | Young Researchers and Elite Club, Sirjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sirjan, Iran, Masoud Karimi Goftar| Department of Chemistry, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan, Iran
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