Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Glycyrrhiza

Common Name

Licorice

Plant Figure

Description

Glycyrrhiza uralensis are the most important dual-use plants and have significant value in ecological protection. The roots and rhizomes of Glycyrrhiza, Gancao in Chinese, were first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing as Chinese herbal medicine and natural sweetener. G. uralensisthe primary bioactive compound is glycyrrhizic acid (GA), which has important pharmacological functions, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-allergic, and anti-viral activities.