Glabridin is a kind of flavonoid active ingredient derived from licorice root.
It is a common skin whitening ingredient. Only 1g Glabridin can be
extracted from per 500kg licorice root. And its whitening effect is 1000
times that of vitamin C. Therefore, it also enjoys the name of
"Whitening Gold". Glabridin, as a major ingredient of licorice for skin,
is mild and non-irritating. Glabridin is recognized as a safe and scientific
whitening cosmetic ingredient.
 

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, heavy metals.

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