A Review on Constituents, Pharmacological Activities, and Medicinal Uses of Glycyrrhiza Glabra

The 2017 review paper by Savita Pandey, Bipin Verma, and Priti Arya focused on the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, a commonly used herb in medicine. The herb was found to possess antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalarial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hyperglycemic properties. Other effects such as antiulcer, antiviral, and antifungal were also discussed. The authors aimed to compile all updated information on the herb's phytochemical and pharmacological activities, which could be useful for researchers in discovering potential therapeutic effects and developing new formulations.