Uncover the Miraculous Benefits of Licorice Root Extract

Licorice is a perennial leguminous plant, mostly cultivated in warm regions such as Southern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Its growth season is mainly in summer. Glycyrrhizin in licorice extract is 50 times sweeter than sucrose, so it is used in the food industry for flavoring (such as licorice flower tea) or candy - making (anise - flavored licorice candy). In the tobacco industry, licorice is used as a flavoring agent. In addition, licorice has been widely used in herbal or traditional medicine. It is used to harmonize prescriptions in more than half of traditional Chinese medicine formulas.

According to records, licorice was first used in medicine in Egypt, China, and India. In traditional therapies, licorice is used to prevent gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is also used in folk remedies for treating coughs, anemia, sore throats, regulating the menstrual cycle, and promoting lactation. Currently, more than 400 active components have been successfully isolated and identified from licorice extract.

The Efficacy and Benefits of Licorice Root Extract

1.Relieving Cough and Reducing Phlegm
Licorice root extract can stimulate the secretion of the tracheal mucosa, thus having the effects of relieving pain and reducing phlegm. Multiple compounds in licorice can enhance the production of immunoglobulin E and interferon - gamma in the body, thereby improving overall immunity.

2.Regulating Blood Glucose
Chalcone and amorfrutin in licorice extract can regulate carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, as well as the differentiation of adipocytes. Licochalcone E isolated from licorice is helpful for blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes.

3.Regulating Body Fat
Glabridin in licorice extract can reduce the activity of enzymes in the fat - synthesis process, thus reducing the total amount of adipose tissue. Flavonoid oil can promote fatty acid oxidation and reduce fat accumulation. Clinically, a single dose of 600 mg of flavonoid oil can increase energy consumption.

 

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4.Antibacterial Effects
The secondary metabolites of licorice have antibacterial activity. Licorice extract can inhibit Streptococcus mutans UA159 and reduce the synthesis of bio - film, thus achieving antibacterial effects. In addition, 18β - glycyrrhetinic acid in licorice can enhance the effects of antibiotics, effectively combating drug - resistant bacteria.

5.Regulating Blood Lipids
Licorice extract can reduce cholesterol production and accelerate cholesterol metabolism by regulating the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism, achieving the effect of lowering blood lipids. In clinical experiments, it was found that continuous intake of 900 mg of flavonoid oil for 8 weeks can effectively reduce the levels of cholesterol and low - density lipoprotein (LDL - c). Another one - year experiment found that daily intake of 0.2 g of licorice ethanol extract is beneficial for plasma lipoproteins and may prevent cardiovascular diseases.

 

Although licorice root has many benefits, excessive or long - term consumption can be harmful to health:

Side Effects

High doses of glycyrrhizin can lead to serious side effects, such as:

1.Hypertension (high blood pressure)

2.Hypokalemia (low potassium levels)

3.Edema (swelling due to fluid retention)

4.Cardiac complications

Licorice root extract are now available for purchase at Xi’an Biof Bio-Technology Co., Ltd. For more information , visit https://www.biofingredients.com.

 

 

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Post time: Jan-17-2025
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