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Yashtimadhu-Licorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra ) By Dr. Hemant Vinze M. S. Introduction Yashtimadhu-licorice ( Glycyrrriza glabra ) contains many pharmacologically active phytochemicals. When isolated from the extract they display their pharmacological actions. However the pharmacological features of yashtimadhu-licorice ( Glycyrrriza glabra ) root powder or extract have some different pharmacological features. Also, the powder and the extract are less toxic and have lesser side effects than the pure phytochemicals. Hence here I describe the pharmacology of root powder and root extract of yashtimadhu-licorice ( Glycyrrriza glabra ).   General Pharmacology Pharmacokinetics  After oral administration of yashtimadhu-licorice ( Glycyrrriza glabra ) in humans, its constituents are hydrolyzed by intestinal bacteria. They are then absorbed and transported to the liver. In the liver the constituents are metabolized to glucuronide and sulfate conjugates which are su...