Licorice Root Extract

Introduction of Licorice Root Extract :

Licorice extract is an ingredient with medicinal value extracted from licorice. Glycyrrhiza extract generally includes: glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizic flavonoids, posttential sandalwood extract, oleoresin, quercetin, etc. It is yellow to brownish yellow powder.

Specification of Licorice Root Extract :

Benefits of Licorice Root Extract :

1. Antioxidant effect:

Studies have found that the main component of licorice water extract is glycyrrhizic acid, which can scavenge superoxide anion free radicals and hydroxyl free radicals, inhibit lipid peroxidation, and have anti-aging effects.

2. The effect on the respiratory system

Licorice and its extracts have the effects of antitussive, expectorant, asthmatic, lung protection and anti-respiratory pathogens. Glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhetinic acid and flavonoids of licorice are the active ingredients of licorice pharmacological effects on the respiratory system.

3. Effects on the immune system

Licorice and its active ingredients can improve the phagocytic function of phagocytes, regulate the number and function of lymphocytes, inhibit the formation of IgE antibodies, anti-inflammatory mediators and pro-inflammatory cytokines, and have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic pharmacological activities.

4. Anti-radiation effect

The total extracts of glycyrrhizin have obvious protective effects on mice with different radiation doses after different doses of irradiation.

5. Detoxification

Licorice extract and glycyrrhizin have a certain detoxification ability for some drug poisoning, food poisoning, and in vivo metabolite poisoning.

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