licorice (glycyrrhiza glabra linn) as a valuable medicinal plant

Glycyrrhiza glabra, family leguminoseae, is a plant which grows in egypt and other countries of the world. its roots possess some nutritive value and medicinal properties. glycyrrhiza glabra linn, a commonly used herb in ayurvedic medicine. studies indicate that glycyrrhiza glabra linn possesses antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalerial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and anti hyper glycemic properties. various other effects like antiulcer, antiviral, antihapatotoxic, antifungal and herpes simplex have also been studies. one of the most commonly reported side effects with licorice supplementation is elevated blood pressure.