What is Licorice Root Extract %1 Glycyrrhizinic Acid?
Licorice Root Extract %1 Glycyrrhizinic Acid is a standardized herbal extract obtained from the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant (%1 Glycyrrhizinic). It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Root
- Standardization: %1 Glycyrrhizinic
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Licorice Root Extract %1 Glycyrrhizinic Acid Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Licorice Root Extract %1 Glycyrrhizinic Acid used for? Licorice Root is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for digestive comfort and upper respiratory tract/cough support due to its content of glycyrrhizin, glabridin, and flavonoids. With its standardized %1 Glycyrrhizinic content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as capsules, root extract/powder, DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice), herbal tea, and tinctures.
Benefits and Main Uses of Licorice Root Extract %1 Glycyrrhizinic Acid
- Digestion and indigestion: It is authorized by EMA/HMPC as a traditional herbal medicinal product for the relief of digestive complaints, including heartburn and indigestion (dyspepsia).
- Cough and expectorant: Due to the antitussive, soothing (demulcent), and expectorant effects of glycyrrhizin, it is traditionally used for coughs accompanying the common cold (EMA-approved traditional use).
- Throat and respiratory tract comfort: It is traditionally used to soothe sore throat and respiratory tract complaints.
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support: Glycyrrhizin and flavonoids exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Glycyrrhizin exhibits soothing (demulcent) and expectorant effects; its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant components help soothe mucosal irritation. (Blood pressure may rise with long-term/high-dose use.)
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Glycyrrhiza glabra is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part: Root.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the List of Restricted Substances in Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 200mg/day applies to this component/extract. Label warning: "Licorice root, liquorice, and glycyrrhizin-containing Update date: dietary supplements should carry the warning 'Patients with high blood pressure should not use without consulting a doctor.' dated 09/07/2018."
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years, depending on the manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Licorice Root Extract %1 Glycyrrhizinic Acid.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases.