Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as Chinese liquorice, [2] is a flowering plant native to Asia. It is used as a sweetener and in traditional Chinese medicine. [3] Liquorice root, or 'radix glycyrrhizae', is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it has the name gancao (kan-tsao; Chinese: 甘草, pinyin: gāncǎo).

甘草（Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.），是豆科甘草属的多年生草本植物，别名乌拉尔甘草、甜根子、甜草、国老等。 其根与根状茎粗壮，外皮褐色，有甜味。

甘草（學名： Glycyrrhiza uralensis ，英語： Licorice ），又名乌拉尔甘草、生草、生甘草、粉草、粉甘草、灸草、國老、甜草根，是多年生草本植物，屬豆科。

甘草，中药名。为豆科植物甘草Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.、胀果甘草Glycyrrhiza inflata Bat.或光果甘草Glycyrrhiza glabra L.的干燥根和根茎。分布于东北、华北、陕西、甘肃、青海、新疆、山东等地。具有补脾益气，清热解毒，祛痰止咳，缓急止痛，调和诸药之功效。

2024年11月16日 · Glycyrrhiza species are widely used in medicine, with G. uralensis, G. glabra, and G. inflata as the source plants for licorice herbal medicine in Chinese, European, and Korean pharmacopoeias [2], [3]. Licorice is one of the traditional Chinese herbal medicines, and its medicinal parts are its roots and rhizomes.

There are about 30 known species of licorice that are natives of warmer temperature countries. Among the most studies species are Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Glycyrrhiza inflate, and G. glabra, the latter being the most widely used in the food industry (Isbrucker and Burdock, 2006).

2024年12月3日 · Among these, Glycyrrhiza uralensis stands out for its exceptional therapeutic potential, particularly in enhancing muscle regeneration, slowing muscle aging, and promoting skeletal muscle myogenesis. This review explores the traditional uses and biological effects of G. uralensis, highlighting the biological significance of its bioactive ...

Glycyrrhiza species, commonly known as licorice, are widely recognized both as herbal remedies and as natural sweeteners. Among these, Gly-cyrrhiza uralensis stands out for its exceptional therapeutic potential, particularly in enhancing muscle regeneration, slowing muscle aging, and promoting skeletal muscle myogenesis.

2024年12月19日 · 甘草（Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.），俗名：甜根子、甜草等，豆科甘草属多年草本植物，在采集到新鲜的甘草时，如果将其根剥皮人口嚼之，立刻能感到甜味，因此称为“甘草”。

Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch, also known as licorice root, has a long history of use in traditional medicine in Asian and European countries. It has been utilized for over 4000 years [37] and is well-known for its medicinal properties in treating conditions such as peptic ulcers, constipation, cough, and viral infections [38,39].