Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) oil is derived from a perennial plant and serves as a popular natural sweetener and flavoring agent. The primary bioactive compound responsible for its sweet taste is glycyrrhizin. Additionally, the oil contains various volatile compounds, flavonoids, and saponins.
Medicinal Uses:
- Digestive problems
- Menopausal symptoms
- Cough
- Bacterial and viral infections