LICORICE EXTRACT (GLABRIDIN 40%) -Skin lightening & Anti-ageing CAS NO.59870-68-7

 It is mainly used as an anti-viral, anti-bacterial and also an expectorant.

 It first originated in the Mediterranean, Southern Europe as well as Asia but currently it is cultivated in Iran, Russia, India as well as Spain. The most important part of this perennial plant is the root which mainly comprises of glycyrrhizic acid that is approximately fifty times much sweeter than sugar from sugarcanes.

The main application of licorice is to add flavor to alcohol, food, tobacco, licorice candy as well as cosmetics. It is made though two major processes namely: the rope extrusion process as well as the cornstarch molding process.

Licorice Extracts Health Benefits

Licorice extract is commonly used for confectionery seasoning, home remedies as well as treatment of different illnesses. It is very sweet and used as a source of iron.. It is mainly used as an anti-viral, anti-bacterial and also an expectorant.

Licorice Extracts  Benefits in Viral Infections

Licorice extract has been determined to contain anti-viral properties and used to treat the viral family of herpes such as cold sores, shingles, chicken pox, genital herpes as well as viral hepatitis.

Licorice Extracts  Benefits in Stomach Ulcers

Peptic ulcers can also be treated using licorice extract. It enhances healing of duodenal as well as gastric ulcers by treating their root causes

Licorice Extracts  Benefits in Respiratory Infection

Licorice extract is an expectorant and soothing agent that is used to loosen phlegm and also increase the production of mucus. Licorice is a good remedy for lung infections as well as persistent coughs. It is also used to treat colds, coughs as well as flu since it has a component that suppresses coughs. Licorice extract contains constituent compounds that are very active used to coat and soothe respiratory tracts that are itchy or irritating. Due to its anti-viral properties, it can be used to ensure that upper respiratory infections heal very fast.

Licorice Extracts  Benefits in Hormonal Imbalances

Estrogenic compounds are also active components of licorice extracts.. This compound enhances the production and release of reproductive hormones like estrogen, prolactin and also progesterone.

Licorice Extracts  Benefits in Skin Ailments

Several pastes, creams as well as gels are made with licorice extracts to treat psoriasis which is an inflammatory skin condition that has severe symptoms such as weeping sores.

Detoxification Properties

Licorice extract is also used as an antidote as well as detoxicant of poisonous substances from the body such as salmonella. This antioxidant property of licorice has been proven to help in treating kidney problems and thus improving its functionality.

Licorice Extracts  Benefits in Diabetes

Licorice extract is also used to treat mild cognitive problems that arise from diabetes. The flavinoid component of licorice is used for the enhancement of memory, strengthening of body nerves and also used to treat diseases of the liver.

Low Fat Diet

Licorice extract is fat free thus perfect for those on a diet or looking to lose weight. This helps reduce risks of getting heart disease that are normally brought about by a high intake of calories or fatty foods