Glycyrrhizin

Ikeda K, et al. A long-term glycyrrhizin injection therapy reduces hepatocellular carcinogenesis rate in patients with interferon-resistant active chronic hepatitis C: a cohort study of 1249 patients. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Levitra Without A Prescription - Chinese licorice rootChinese licorice root is composed of a glycoside called glycyrrhizin helping the production of testosterone and suppressing sexual libido. ❋ Johnnybarryca (2010)

A team of scientists from the University of Texas Medical Branch and Shriners Hospitals for Children have revealed that a compound called glycyrrhizin might be an effective tool in battling life-threatening, antibiotic-resistant infections resulting from severe burns. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Deglycyrrhizinated licorice DGL is licorice devoid of glycyrrhizin, a compound that can raise blood pressure. ❋ Dr. Andrew Weil (2011)

Since DGL does not contain glycyrrhizin acid, it is unlikely that it offers the full benefits of preparations containing the whole licorice root. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

In Japan and China, glycyrrhizin has been used successfully to treat hepatitis B, a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

The Japanese are investigating glycyrrhizin as a possible cancer treatment. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

More recently, foreign studies show that glycyrrhizin, the main active ingredient in licorice root, has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-allergic properties. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)