A REVIEW ON GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA LINN (LIQUORICE) - AN EXCELLENT MEDICINAL PLANT
Akash V. Lohar*, Anjali M. Wankhade, Mohd. Faisal and Akshay Jagtap
ABSTRACT
Plants have been one of the important sources of medicines for human being and animals since the ancient time. At present scenario there is an increasing demand for herbal medicines, health products and pharmaceuticals products. Herbal medicines have attained popularity at global level to replace the synthetic chemicals as they have shown less adverse reactions. Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, is a herb belonging to the family Leguminoceae. It is widely used in ayurvedic formulations. This review article is presented to phytochemical constituents and pharmacological activities, which were performed by widely different methods. It contains glycyrrhizin, which is a saponin glycoside, flavanoides, Carbenoxolone etc. Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn possesses different pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalerial, Immunostimulatory activity, anti-tussive, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti hyper glycemic properties. Various other effects like antiulcer, antiviral, antihapatotoxic, antifungal and herpes simplex have also been studies. These results are very encouraging and indicate this herb should be studies more extensively to confirm these results and reveal other potential therapeutic effects.
Keywords: Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, Mulethi, Glycyrrhizin, expectorant, anti-viral etc.
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