2. Liquorice

Bot.origin:  The dried unpeeled root of glycyrrhiza glabra

F: Leguminosae

Active constituent:

1.   Saponins (glycyrrhizin)

      2. Salt of glycyrrhizinic acid

 3. Flavonoids

Key element (microscopically examination):

1.     Starch

2.     Vessel: pitted vessel

      3.  Fibers with calcium oxalate crystal.

Uses:

1.     Expectorant

2.     Anti-ulcer (↑ PG)

3.     Sweating agent

4.      Appetizer

Report in the lab.

Fibers e ca. oxalate

pitted vessel

Starch