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Licorice Extract

 
Licorice (Scientific Name: Glycyrrhiza uralensis) is a tonic Chinese herbal medicine with a long history of medicinal use and is widely used in China, other Asian, European and American countries.

Licorice contains more than 200 chemical components, which can be mainly divided into the following 7 types: triterpene saponins, Flavonoids, polysaccharides, Coumarins, alkaloids, amino acids, volatile components. Among them, triterpene saponins include: Glycyrrhizic acid, Glycyrrhetic acid, Glabrolide.

Glycyrrhizic acid is the main active component of licorice, also known as glycyrrhizin, and is the main source of sweetness in licorice. The Taiwan Chinese Pharmacopoeia requires that the glycyrrhizic acid content in licorice materials should not be less than 2.0%, because some studies believe that the content of glycyrrhizic acid is the determining factor in licorice. An important indicator of the quality of medicinal materials.
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Basic Information

Product Name: Licorice Extract, Licorice Root Extract

Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Specifications: Glycyrrhizic acid/Glycyrrhizin 10%-98%

Active Ingredients: Glycyrrhizic acid

Part Used: Root

Test Method: HPLC

Appearance: White to Light Yellow Powder


Benefits

  • Antioxidant characteristics and mechanism

  • Effect on the respiratory system

  • Effect on the immune system

  • Anti-radiation

  • Antispasmodic effect on gastrointestinal smooth muscle

  • Mineralocorticoid-like effect

  • Detoxification


Applications

  • Cosmetic additives. It can fight inflammation, prevent and treat chapped hands and feet and frostbite, and can be used in cosmetics such as creams and lotions. The soluble components of licorice in medium-polar solvents (ethyl acetate, chloroform, ether) have significant effects on hair nourishment and hair care.

  • For actual use, preheat animal and vegetable oils to 80°C, add licorice antioxidant according to the usage amount, stir and heat until all is dissolved (generally all can be dissolved at 100°C), and the licorice antioxidant-containing product is ready. Oxygen grease can be used for fried and processed foods.

  • Licorice has strong antioxidant activity against a variety of oils and fats. The addition of 0.02% licorice alcohol extract has better antioxidant properties than BHT at the maximum dosage limit.

  • Licorice Extract is an ideal antioxidant and preservative in the food industry. It can also be used as a food additive, seasoning, sweetener, tobacco, and cigars. It is also used as the base material for the preparation of flavors such as chocolate, beer, vanilla, liqueur, etc. This product is non-toxic and is a traditional detoxifier and sweetener in my country.

  • Licorice is a plant with great medicinal value and is used in both Chinese and Western medicine. Western medicine has used licorice since ancient times as an expectorant, antitussive and sweetener. In the ancient Chinese pharmacology "Shen Nong's Materia Medica", licorice is described as a medicine that strengthens bones and muscles, increases physical strength, and treats wounds. It is listed as a top-grade herb and is said to be the king of all medicines. There are few people who don't use the prescription.







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