Product Name: Glycyrrhetinic acid
CAS. No: 471-53-4
EINECS. No: 207-444-6
Molecular Formula: C30H46O4
Component Content: Glycyrrhizic acid 97.0%min
Test Method: HPLC, UV
Colour and Appearance: white crystal powder
Plant Source: root

      Main Function

1.Protective effect on digestive system.
Glycyrrhetinic acid and glycyrrhizic flavone are the main active ingredients in the treatment of gastric ulcers. They not only inhibit the secretion of gastric acid, but also promote the healing of ulcers. At the same time, licorice extract has antispasmodic effects on gastric cramps.

2.Anti-inflammatory effect
The anti-inflammatory ingredients are glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhetinic acid, glycyrrhizin, and glycyrrhizic flavone, which possesses the effect of glucocorticoid.

3.Antitussive and expectorant effect
Glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid and its derivatives have an antitussive effect, and its antitussive effect is produced through the central nervous, and choline salt of glycyrrhetinic acid is the strongest component of antitussive effect. Licorice promotes the secretion of hydrazone body in laryngopharyngeal bronchus, which has the function of expectorant.

4.Licorice extract has the functions of whitening, freckle removal and anti-ultraviolet.