The potential of glycyrrhizin and licorice extract in combating COVID-19 and associated conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several recent studies have stated that glycyrrhizin and licorice extract are present in most traditional Chinese medicine formulas used against SARS-CoV-2 in China. Significant data are showing that glycyrrhizin and licorice extract have multiple beneficial activities in combating most features of SARS-CoV-2.

Purpose

The aim of current review was to highlight recent progresses in research that showed the evidence of the potential use of glycyrrhizin and licorice extract against COVID-19.

Methodology

We have reviewed the information published from 1979 to October 2020. These studies demonstrated the effects , use and safety of glycyrrhizin and icorice extract against viral infections,bacterial infections, inflammatory disorders of lung ( in vitro and in viv

SUBMITTER: Gomaa AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7886629 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature