Glycyrrhizinic acid

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Ingredient of Glycyrrhiza glabra the liquorice shrub. Glycyrrhizinic acid is mainly extracted from the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, the liquorice root or liquorice root(Liquiritiae radix).

It contains 2-15% of glycyrrhizinic acid, the diglucuronide of glycyrrhetinic acid.

Field of application/use
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Glycyrrhizinic acid is used in cosmetic formulations. It serves as a moisturizer and skin care product.

Note(s)
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The term "glycyrrhizinic acid" is used synonymously with glycyrrhizin, which gives rise to confusion.