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Glycyrrhiza - sticky perennial Eurasian herbs

rosid dicot genus - a genus of dicotyledonous plants

Papilionoideae, subfamily Papilionoideae - alternative name used in some classification systems for the family Papilionaceae

Glycyrrhiza glabra, licorice, liquorice - deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots

American licorice, American liquorice, Glycyrrhiza lepidota, wild liquorice, wild licorice - North American plant similar to true licorice and having a root with similar properties

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Echinacea purpurea, Astragalus membranaceus and Glycyrrhiza glabra are well-known to herbalists for, among other actions, their immunostimulating properties.

The effect in humans of three immune stimulating herbs

Basic Violet 3 and Glycyrrhiza Glabra (licorice) extracts were tabled.

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One of the best natural cough remedies is licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra).

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Herb Total Hypericum perforatum 1:2 non-alcoholic 40mL Glycyrrhiza glabra 1:1 non-alcoholic 40mL Uncaria tormentosa 1:1 20mL TOTAL 100mL Dose: 2ml twice daily (three times daily not suitable for a school child)

Five-year-old presenting with Molluscum contagiosum

Licorice is derived from at least five Glycyrrhiza species.

Producing friable callus for suspension culture in Glycyrrhiza glabra

A prototype derived from biotechnology and natural extracts exhibit good anti hyperpigmentation performance versus Glycyrrhiza Glabra, but less than Hydroquinone, similar to Kojic acid, and with a lower erythema index.

XV COLAMIQC meets in Buenos Aires: a host of subjects are discussed at the Latin American Congress

The Latin name for the most popular variety of licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, derives from the Greek words for "sweet root" and "smooth."

Licorice: Sweet Candy, Soothing Remedy, But Easy to Overdo

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): In the late 1950s, researchers determined that the action of licorice is comparable to cortisone in that it stimulates the adrenals, inhibits inflammation, and relieves symptoms of allergy, but without the harmful effects from commonly prescribed steroids.

Nettlesome allergies: natural alternatives to treat seasonal sneezing

Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza uralensis are the most common sources of licorice used in herbal medicine.

Licorice looks promising for treatment of periodontal diseases

Licorice root (glycyrrhiza glabra): This botanical has been used for a variety of skin disorders since ancient history.

Formulation of Plant-based Skin Whitening Cosmetics