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GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT OIL

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GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT OIL, LICORICE ROOT OIL, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT OIL

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  • MODERATE
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
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Evidence of developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; immune system effects; circulatory system effects


Ingredient concerns

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Licorice and its derivative substances disrupt function of the adrenal (corticosteroid hormone) axis.

some

Somayeh Nazari, Maryam Rameshrad & Hossein zadeh. 2017. Toxicological Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice): A Review. Phytotherapy research : PTR 31(11), 1635-1650.

Licorice and its constituents/derivatives affect the cardiovascular system by disrupting hormones involved in water/salt balance.

some

Mikkel R. Deutch, Daniela Grimm, Markus Wehland, Manfred Infanger & Marcus Krüger. 2019. Bioactive Candy: Effects of Licorice on the Cardiovascular System. Foods (Basel, Switzerland) 8(10).

Licorice consumption during pregnancy is linked to adverse birth outcomes.

some

Somayeh Nazari, Maryam Rameshrad & Hossein zadeh. 2017. Toxicological Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice): A Review. Phytotherapy research : PTR 31(11), 1635-1650.

Anti-androgenic effects of licorice have been observed in humans.

some

Paul Grant & Shamin Ramasamy. 2012. An update on plant derived anti-androgens. International journal of endocrinology and metabolism 10(2), 497-502.

Licorice derivatives have exhibited neuroprotective, sedative, and antidepressant effects in various studies, indicating a capacity to elicit nervous system effects.

some

Giulia Pastorino, Laura Cornara, Sónia Soares, Francisca Rodrigues & M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira. 2018. Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A phytochemical and pharmacological review. Phytotherapy research : PTR 32(12), 2323-2339.

Licorice and its constituents/derivatives can impact immune function.

some

Giulia Pastorino, Laura Cornara, Sónia Soares, Francisca Rodrigues & M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira. 2018. Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A phytochemical and pharmacological review. Phytotherapy research : PTR 32(12), 2323-2339.

Licorice and its constituents/derivatives affect the cardiovascular system by disrupting hormones involved in water/salt balance.

some

Mikkel R. Deutch, Daniela Grimm, Markus Wehland, Manfred Infanger & Marcus Krüger. 2019. Bioactive Candy: Effects of Licorice on the Cardiovascular System. Foods (Basel, Switzerland) 8(10).

Licorice extract affected male reprodutive function in rats.

some

Somayeh Nazari, Maryam Rameshrad & Hossein zadeh. 2017. Toxicological Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice): A Review. Phytotherapy research : PTR 31(11), 1635-1650.

Licorice extract exhibits estrogenic activity in vitro.

some

D. T. Zava, M. Blen & G. Duwe. 1997. Estrogenic activity of natural and synthetic estrogens in human breast cancer cells in culture. Environmental health perspectives 105 Suppl 3, 637-45.

Licorice extracts impacted pituitary hormone secretion in vitro and in vivo in rats.

some

Ho Young Lee, Dae Young Jung, Hyekyung Ha, Sam Sik Kang, Ju Sun Kim & Chungsook Kim. 2007. Induction of growth hormone release by glycyrrhizae radix on rat. Journal of biochemistry and molecular biology 40(6), 979-85.

Effects on liver enzyme function have been observed in humans and animals. Chronic exposure to licorice extract caused liver damage in fish.

some

Somayeh Nazari, Maryam Rameshrad & Hossein zadeh. 2017. Toxicological Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice): A Review. Phytotherapy research : PTR 31(11), 1635-1650.

Licorice-derived substances have been shown to cause as well as protect against genotoxicity in various studies.

low

Somayeh Nazari, Maryam Rameshrad & Hossein zadeh. 2017. Toxicological Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice): A Review. Phytotherapy research : PTR 31(11), 1635-1650.

Licorice-derived substances exhibit antioxidant properties in vitro.

low

Giulia Pastorino, Laura Cornara, Sónia Soares, Francisca Rodrigues & M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira. 2018. Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A phytochemical and pharmacological review. Phytotherapy research : PTR 32(12), 2323-2339.

Licorice may be prevent against liver damage caused by other agents.

low

Giulia Pastorino, Laura Cornara, Sónia Soares, Francisca Rodrigues & M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira. 2018. Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A phytochemical and pharmacological review. Phytotherapy research : PTR 32(12), 2323-2339.

A review article reports this substance may have anticarcinogenic activity

low

F. Bakkali, S. Averbeck, D. Averbeck & M. Idaomar. 2008. Biological effects of essential oils--a review. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association 46(2), 446-75.

A peer-reviewed study reports that botanical oils prevent oxidative damage.

low

Kevin P. Anthony, Suziat A. Deolu-Sobogun & Mahmoud A. Saleh. 2012. Comprehensive assessment of antioxidant activity of essential oils. Journal of food science 77(8), C839-43.

A review article reports this substance is not mutagenic

low

F. Bakkali, S. Averbeck, D. Averbeck & M. Idaomar. 2008. Biological effects of essential oils--a review. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association 46(2), 446-75.



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