What is Glycyrrhizic acid
Glycyrrhizic acid is a natural triterpenoid saponin found in the roots of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). It has been a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years, valued for its remarkable therapeutic properties. First isolated and identified by a Russian chemist in 1918, glycyrrhizic acid has since been the subject of extensive research confirming its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, immunomodulatory, and hepatoprotective activities.
As one of the most well-known medicinal plants worldwide, licorice is primarily composed of two key active groups: glycyrrhizic acid and flavonoid glycosides. Among these, glycyrrhizic acid is the principal component responsible for licorice's characteristic sweetness (approximately 50 times sweeter than sucrose) and its broad spectrum of pharmacological benefits.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥ 98.0% |
| Appearance | White to off-white fine powder |
| Odor | Characteristic, faint |
| Particle Size | 100% through 80 mesh |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Storage | Sealed, cool, dry, protected from light |
A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is available for every batch, with batch-specific HPLC chromatograms.
Benefits of glycyrrhizic acid powder
| Benefit | Mechanism |
|---|---|
| Anti-Inflammatory | Inhibits production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1α); helps convert cortisone to its active form, reducing skin irritation, redness, and hypersensitivity |
| Antioxidant | Scavenges free radicals and protects cells from oxidative stress |
| Antiviral | Exhibits activity against a broad spectrum of viruses, including herpes simplex and influenza |
| Hepatoprotective | Protects liver cells from injury; reduces inflammation in chronic hepatitis |
| Immunomodulatory | Modulates immune system function and exhibits anti-allergic activities |
| Skin Brightening | Inhibits tyrosinase activity, preventing melanin formation and promoting even skin tone |
| Moisturization | Enhances skin hydration and improves skin elasticity |
Cough relieving and expectorant: Glycyrrhizic acid powder can relieve throat discomfort, relieve cough and help to discharge sputum.
Anti-inflammatory and detumescence: Glycyrrhizic acid powder has certain anti-inflammatory effect, which can reduce discomfort and swelling caused by inflammation.
Nourishing stomach and protecting liver: taking glycyrrhizic acid powder in moderation can help protect gastric mucosa and reduce stomach discomfort; At the same time, it also has a certain protective effect on the liver.
Regulating immunity: glycyrrhizic acid powder helps to regulate the function of immune system and enhance the body's resistance.
Application field of glycyrrhizic acid powder
1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
Glycyrrhizic acid is a highly valued active ingredient in premium skincare formulations due to its exceptional soothing, brightening, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Key Benefits:
- Soothes irritation and redness
- Reduces skin hypersensitivity and calms visible irritation
- Inhibits melanin formation and promotes even skin tone
- Enhances skin hydration and elasticity
- Restores dry or damaged skin
Application Forms: Serums, creams, lotions, masks, toners, sunscreens, after-sun care, sensitive skin products
Recommended Concentration: 0.1% – 2.0%
2. Food & Beverage
Glycyrrhizic acid is widely used as a natural food additive, recognized as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the US FDA.
Applications:
- Natural sweetener (50× sweeter than sucrose, low calorie)
- Flavor enhancer in sauces, seasonings, pickles, and miso
- Natural preservative extending shelf life and improving oxidative stability
- Functional beverages and wellness tonics
Recommended Usage: 0.01% – 0.5%
3. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
Glycyrrhizic acid has been developed as a pharmaceutical ingredient, particularly as a hepatoprotective agent for chronic hepatitis.
Therapeutic Applications:
- Liver protection – protects hepatocytes from injury; supports liver function
- Anti-inflammatory formulations
- Antiviral applications
- Immunomodulatory support
Dosage Forms: Tablets, capsules, oral solutions, topical ointments, injectable preparations
OEM/ODM SERVICES
We provide customized services to meet the different needs of customers:
◇ Product customization services of different specifications.
◇ Provide powder processing services. Such as powder, canned capsules, compressed powder tablets, and so on.
◇ Customized service of the outer packaging, such as ziplock bag packaging and bottled packaging. Carton packaging, etc., and special packaging require customers to provide design materials.
Packaging
1) From 0.1kg to 1kg: Aluminum foil bag with a double food-grade plastic bag inside.
2) From 1kg to 25kg: Carton with a double food-grade plastic bag inside.
3) Above 25kg: 25kg/drum with a double food-grade plastic bag inside.
Shipping
1) Under 50kgs: By DHL, FEDEX, UPS, EMS express door-to-door service to the customer's place.
2) 50-300kgs: DHL, FEDEX express(Door to door) or air(Ship to destination airport);
3) Above 300kgs: By air(Ship to destination airport) or sea(Ship to destination port).
Our Certification
Storage
Tore in a cool and dry place, it must be in well-closed containers. The shelf life will be 2 years.
Our service
How To Contact Us?
We are a company with many years of sales experience in the plant extract industry. After years of operation, we have a wide range of products, such as vegetable powder, cosmetics, tablet candy, and other products. We are professional raw material suppliers. At present, our company is hot-selling cheap bulk glycyrrhizic acid powder; those who need to make healthcare products can buy the raw materials. At the same time, our products are sold directly by manufacturers, so we can guarantee the quality and buy with confidence.
Those who need to purchase or are interested in it can go to our work mailbox through the international website or email ella.zhang@huilinbio-tech.com. We will reply to you as soon as we see the news. In addition, you can also come to the offline field survey. Our company is located in Room 706, Building B, Fengze Science Park, No. 170, West Street, Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Welcome.
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