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The aim is to explore the pharmacological effects of licorice and its bioactive compounds on intestinal microbiota and related health conditions.

Pharmacological Effects of Licorice ( Glycyrrhiza spp.) and Its Bioactive Constituents: The Perspective of Intestinal Microbiota

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The aim is to explore the pharmacological effects of licorice and its bioactive compounds on intestinal microbiota and related health conditions.
Review of licorice's bioactive components including flavonoids and triterpenoids
Analysis of mechanisms involving intestinal barrier integrity and inflammatory pathways
Examination of dose-dependent effects and risks associated with licorice use
Licorice enhances intestinal barrier function and upregulates tight junction proteins
It activates repair pathways like EGFR/ERK and modulates TNF/NF-κB signaling
Licorice positively influences pathways linked to obesity, IBD, T2DM, and NAFLD

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Observes licorice's effects on intestinal microbiota, indicating improved gut health and potential clinical applications.

Ji et al. (2026) studied this question.

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