Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Glycyrrhiza uralensis, commonly known as licorice, is a versatile medicinal herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine for its sweet root, it possesses potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It is widely utilized to soothe digestive issues, relieve coughs, and support overall immune system health.
- Scientific name: Glycyrrhiza uralensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, specifically being a member of the Fabaceae family. Its taxonomic identity is completed by its designation within the genus Glycyrrhiza.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glycyrrhiza | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, it can be found throughout East European Russia, South European Russia, and Northwest European Russia. Moving eastward, the species is also well-established within the Siberian landscape. Specifically, it thrives in the Altay region of Siberia. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territory of Buryatiya to complete its regional range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Northwest European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Glycyrrhiza uralensis has 234 reported phytochemicals identified across 415 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizic acid, liquiritin, flavonoids, glycyrrhetinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 234
- Scientific sources
- 415
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glycyrrhizin | 27 | ★★★★★ |
| glycyrrhizic acid | 24 | ★★★★★ |
| liquiritin | 22 | ★★★★★ |
| flavonoids | 15 | ★★★★★ |
| glycyrrhetinic acid | 14 | ★★★★★ |
| liquiritigenin | 14 | ★★★★★ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| isoliquiritin | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Glycyrrhizin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Liquiritin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Glycyrrhiza uralensis has 17 reported activities identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antibacterial, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glycyrrhiza uralensis has 62 reported medicinal uses identified across 85 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include salt stress, oxidative stress, depression, drought, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 62
- Scientific sources
- 85
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salt stress | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| oxidative stress | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| depression | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| drought | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| salinity | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |