DiPotassium Glycyrrhizinate is a widely used anti-inflammatory agent isolated from the licorice root. It is metabolized to glycyrrhetic acid, which inhibits 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and other enzymes involved in the metabolism of corticosteroids.Therefore, It is the main and sweet component of licorice, has been investigated for its ability to cause hypermineralocorticoidism with sodium retention and potassium loss, edema, increased blood pressure, as well as depression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

1. Liquorice root could help enhance the transformation and transportation functions of the spleen and stomach.

2. Since the spleen dominates muscles and the liver controls tendons, liquorice root has excellent properties to relieve pain and cramps of smooth or skeletal muscles.

3. Liquorice root also moistens the lungs and stops coughs. It treats disorders such as shortness of breath, fatigue, sallow facial appearance, decreased food intake, loose stools, and diarrhea.

4. Its neutral property treats coughing and wheezing of various etiologies that stems from either cold or heat, and deficiencies of excess, with or without phlegm.

5. Liquorice root can also be used to clear heat and toxins; it is useful to treat poisoning due to foods, herbs, herbicides, pesticides, drugs and heavy metals.

6. Liquorice root has also been reported to speed the healing of canker sores.

7. Licorice Extract applied in cosmetic industry, glycyrrhizic acid is used for skin refresher

lotion and facial cream;

8. Licorice Extract applied in Pharmaceuticals industry, glycyrrhizic acid is uesd as the

material of eyedrop and officinal toothpaste;

9. Licorice Extract applied in food industry,glycyrrhizic acid is used as sweetening agent,

antistaling agent and flavouring agent for sports drinks.