SCIENTIFIC, PHYTOCHEMICAL, AND PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDY OF PLANT GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA LINN.
AbstractThere is a bigger need for herbal cures and solutions in today’s world of increasing ailments. Different work habits lead to different diseases. Although very simple, the allopathic curative method involves several negative side effects. Therefore, this is the area of interest that compelled us to use allopathic or synthetic pharmaceuticals that are derived from plants. Fabaceae is a family of plants that includes the species Glycyrrhiza glabra. Glycyrrhiza is a well-known herb used in Western herbal therapy that has been grown in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East for over 4,000 years. We concentrate on the body of knowledge about plants with medicinal value. This article summarizes the many applications, chemical makeup, pharmacological effects, and phytochemistry of G. glabra. The scientific names and categories of phytochemicals serve as examples of native G. glabra compounds. Glycyrrhizin, a triterpenoid saponin that is more than 50 times sweeter than sucrose, is the major chemical in the root that is active. The digestive medicine Glycyrrhiza glabra flavonoids extract has a variety of pharmacological effects on living things and aids in gastrointestinal system lubrication. Licorice has a variety of benefits, including the ability to lighten skin, enhance memory, control diabetes, boost immune function, and have hepatoprotective and antiviral qualities. This article summarizes recent studies on the plant, including its bioactive components and traditional use, in order to thoroughly investigate its health benefits.