Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A phytochemical and pharmacological review.

Abstract in brief

• Consumers are increasingly interested in natural medicines because they are perceived as safer, and there is growing industrial demand for plants like Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) to be used in foods, cosmetics, and medicines.
• Liquorice contains bioactive compounds like glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid, glabrins, and isoflavones, which have demonstrated various pharmacological benefits such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant, and antidiabetic effects, although some toxicological concerns exist.
• This review provides a comprehensive summary of the plant's chemical composition and biological activities, aiming to explore its potential for developing new therapeutic products and addressing future challenges in its medicinal use.]