Licorice Extract

Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra L.

CAS No.: 68916-91-6

Botany: Licorice is extracting from the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra. The liquorice plant is a legume (related to beans and peas) that is native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. It is called "Mulaithi" in Northern India. It is not related to anise, star anise, or fennel, which are the sources of similar-tasting flavouring compounds. Licorice is a herbaceous perennial. Liquorice grows best in deep valleys, well-drained soils, with full sun, and is harvested in the autumn, two to three years after planting.

Function:

1. Treating symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

2. The extract has estrogenic activity and may help to regulate the estrogen-progesterone ratio.

3. Anti-cancer, anti-viral

4. Help to protect low density lipoprotein (LDL) and red blood cells from oxidative damage.

Active Ingredient: The Licorice extract contains Glycyrrhetinic acid; Glycyrrhizic acid (Glycyrrhizin); Carbenoxolone alone or in combination; Liquiritin; Licorice flavonoids; etc.

Glycyrrhizic acid

Molecular Formula: C42H62O16.

Molecular Weight: 822.92.

Useful Part: Root and Rhizome.

Appearance: Light brown yellow powder.

Test method: HPLC.

Specification: 20%-98%.

Package: 25kg/Fibre Drum, or as customer's requirements

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and keep away from direct strong light.