Licorice is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, widely accepted and used. Its main components include glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizin flavonoids, quercetin, formononetin, and quercetin. It has detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, anti-tumor, anti-ulcer, and antibacterial properties. Glycyrrhizin inhibits the proliferation of HIV; glycyrrhetinic acid inhibits myeloma and ascites liver cancer. Glycyrrhizic acid has a significant antidiuretic effect; glycyrrhizin and isoliquiritigenin have anti-ulcer and antispasmodic effects; and glycyrrhizin flavonoids also possess antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
1. A strong anti-inflammatory agent
Clinical investigations at the Journal of Ethnopharmacology indicate that glycyrrhizic acid in Organic Licorice Root Extract reduces inflammation by 42% by inhibiting the 11β-HSD2 enzyme.
2. Respiratory Support
Cough syrups and throat lozenges benefit from mucous membrane protection.
3. Liver protection
Licorice Root Extract powder can promotes glutathione synthesis and protects hepatocytes.
Licorice Root Extract is engineered for:
Anti-Inflammatory Formulations: Harness glycyrrhizic acid 's proven bioactivity for respiratory or digestive health products.
Excipient Optimization: Licorice root extract powder can improve stability and mask bitter tastes in herbal APIs.
Antiviral Blends: Leverage licorice root extract traditional use in immune-support therapies.
Product Name | Licorice root extract | |
Item of Test | Limits of Test | Results of Test |
Assay by HPLC | 98% | 98.53% |
Appearance | White Powder | Light Yellow Powder |
Particle | 100% pass 80 mesh | Conforms |
Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
Ash | <3.0% | 1.05% |
Heavy Metals | <10ppm | Conforms |
As | <1mg/kg | Conforms |
Pb | <2mg/kg | Conforms |
Cd | <0.5mg/kg | Conforms |
Hg | Negative | Conforms |
Loss on drying | <3.0% | 1.12% |
Total Plate Count | <1000cfu/g | Conforms |
Yeast & Mold | <100cfu/g | Conforms |
E. Coli | Negative | Absent |
S. Aureus | Negative | Absent |
Salmonella | Negative | Absent |
Pesticides | Negative | Absent |
Conclusion | Conform with specification |