Expectorant, demulcent, mild laxative, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, antibacterial.
The name of licorice seed in Tamil is "மிளகு கிழங்கு" (Milagu Kizhangu). Licorice itself is often referred to as "அதிகரசம்" (Adhikarasam) in Tamil. This plant is known for its sweet flavor and medicinal properties.
Asparagine, flavonoids and isoflavonoids, chalcones, coumarins, sterols, triterpenoid saponins, glycyrrhizin.
When licorice is used while taking thiazide diuretic medications, this may exacerbate potassium loss. Sensitivity to digitalis glycosides may increase with loss of potassium.
A plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (G. glabra), the root of which abounds with a sweet juice, and is much used in demulcent compositions., The inspissated juice of licorice root, used as a confection and for medicinal purposes.
Antispasmodic, anticoagulant.
Anti-inflammatory.
Laxative or purgative.
Diuretic and anti-inflammatory.
Anti-inflammatory.
Anti-bacterial, astringent.
Astringent, sedative, hypotonic.
Antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant.