Glabridin
Licorice is one of the most popular and widely consumed herbs in the world. In Ayurveda, it is used to relieve ‘vata’ and ‘kapha’, inflammations, eye diseases, throat infections, peptic ulcers, arthritic conditions, and liver diseases. Its effectiveness in treating these conditions is attributed to the expectorant, emollient, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antihepatotoxic and antibacterial properties of its potent constituents.
Licorice contains glycyrrhizin, saponins, asparagine, sugars, resin, bitter principles, a volatile oil, and other compounds
The flavonoids in licorice are mainly responsible for its yellow coloring; however, they possess potent properties.
Glabridin, the main compound in the hydrophobic fraction of licorice extract is known for its beneficial effects on the skin due to its anti-inflammatory and skin whitening properties.
