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- Title
The Power of Licorice (Radix glycyrrhizae) to Improve Oral Health: A Comprehensive Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Clinical Implications.
- Authors
AlDehlawi, Hebah; Jazzar, Ahoud
- Abstract
Licorice (Radix glycyrrhizae) is a plant root extract widely used in various applications, including cosmetics, food supplements, and traditional medicine. It has a long history of medicinal use in different cultures due to its diverse pharmacological properties. Licorice has traditionally been used for treating gastrointestinal problems, respiratory infections, cough, bronchitis, arthritis, and skin conditions. In recent years, the potential therapeutic benefits of licorice for oral health have gained significant interest. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the effects of licorice extracts and their bioactive components on common oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontitis, halitosis, candidiasis, and recurrent aphthous ulcers. The chemical composition of licorice has shown the presence of several bioactive compounds such as glycyrrhizin, glabridin, isoliquiritigenin (ISL), and licochalcone exhibiting various pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidative, and immunomodulatory effects. Interestingly, in certain patients, licorice has shown a promising potential to inhibit the spread of viruses, prevent biofilm formation, reduce inflammation, boost immune responses, alleviate pain, and exert antioxidative effects. In this review, we provide a brief overview of the current understanding of licorice's therapeutic benefits in the treatment of oral ailments, emphasising its potential as an alternative treatment option for oral diseases. Further research is warranted to explore its efficacy, safety, and clinical applications using placebo-controlled clinical trials.
- Subjects
SAUDI Arabia; GLYCYRRHIZA; THRUSH (Mouth disease); CANKER sores; FLAVONOIDS; TERPENES; ORAL health; PERIODONTITIS; ANTI-inflammatory agents; ANALGESICS; ORAL diseases; ANTI-infective agents; ANTIOXIDANTS; BIOFILMS; ISOFLAVONES; ANTIVIRAL agents; IMMUNOMODULATORS; ANTINEOPLASTIC agents; HERPES simplex; ORAL lichen planus; HEAD &; neck cancer; PLANT roots; PHYTOCHEMICALS; DIETARY supplements; BAD breath; XEROSTOMIA; ROOT canal treatment; PLANT extracts; DENTAL caries; MOLECULAR structure; SQUAMOUS cell carcinoma
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2023, Vol 11, Issue 21, p2887
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare11212887