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Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.

Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.

Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. belongs to Papilionaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Aruq al Misri , Aruq as Soos, Asl al-Soos.

The English names for this herb are Glycyrrhiza, Liquorice .

The Urdu names for this herb are Asalas-Soos, Khoga Waley, Khwazha, Malkhuzgi, Malkhuzi, Malkhuzigi, Mithi Kaathi, Mulaithi.

Warning: Excessive use or overdose may result in sodium retention and low potassium levels,rise in blood pressure and fall in renin and aldosterone.When administered for a long period,increased intake of potassium-rich food is advised.May cause fluid retention in face and ankles i.e. edema which could be tolerated while primary disorder is being successfully treated.

Description

Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.. A perennial plant 50 cm to 1 m high or more, erect. Leaflets 4-7 pairs, oblong to elliptical-lanceolate, acute or obtuse; racemes lose, shorter than the leaves or a little longer. Flowers 1 cm long. Pods oblong to linear, 1-3 cm long, flattened, straight, more or less densely echinate glandular, many seeded or abbreviated and 2-3 seeded. This universal drug consists of peeled pieces of underground stems mixed with a few pieces of roots, 13-19 cm or more in length. Unpeeled pieces are dark reddish or purplish brown in colour and longitudinally wrinkled

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.'s Root are Anti-allergic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-depressant, Anti-epileptic, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tussive, Anti-ulcer, Anti-viral, Concoctive , Cooling , Demulcent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Expectorant, Gentle Laxative, Local Stimulant, Mineralocorticoid Activity, Nervine Stimulant, Nervine Tonic, Sedative, Tonic.

Indications

The indications of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.'s Root are Cough, Fever, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Thirst, Hoarseness, General Debility, Hepatitis, Piles, Anaemia, Asthma, Fatigue, Peptic Ulcer, Sore Throat, Wounds, Ulcers, Dysuria, Leprosy, Dry Cough, Catarrhal Affections of Throat, Edema of Belly, Addisons Disease, Spleen Disorders, Larynx Irritation, Catarrhal Affections of Pulmonary Mucus Membrane, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Duodenal Ulcer, Tuberculosis, Lung Affections, Nervous Disorders, Urine Retention, Impotency, Respiratory Tract Infections, Liver Disorders, Urinary Tract Infections, Adrenal Insufficiency, Eyelid Diseases.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.'s Root is 1st order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Root of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. is Slightly Aromatic.

Taste: Root: sweet.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Root3.000 – 6.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Hara Bhara, Banadiq al-Bazur, Dawai-Sandal, Dayaquza , Hab Awaz Kusha, Hab Maghz Badam, Itrifal Mundi, Itrifal Zamani, Joshanda, Laooq Amaltas, Laooq Biihdana, Laooq Nazla, Laooq Sapistan, Laooq Sapistan Khiyar Shanbari, Safuf Habis, Safuf Lodh, Safuf Longa, Sherbet A'ijaz, Sherbet Arzani, Sherbet Faryad Ras, Sherbet Shafa, Shrebet Zufah Murakkab, Tiryaq-i-Masana.

Substitutes

The substitute of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. is Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston [Used in pain arising from chest or thoracic region.].

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.'s Root are 3-Arylcoumarin Derivatives, Asparagine, Bitter Principle, Flavonoids Glucosides, Glucose, Glycyrrhetin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Glycyrrhizin, Glycyrrhizinic Acid, Isoliquirilin, Isoliquirtin, Liquiritigenin, Liquirtin, Mannite, Resins, Rhamnoliquirilin, Starch, Sucrose, Tannins.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston [Used in kidney disorders.], Rosa damascena Miller [Used in spleen disorders.].

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.. (work in progress)