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Sunday, 7 December 2014

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

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