About The Medical Condition Glycyrrhiza

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Glycyrrhiza

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Glycyrrhiza Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Glycyrrhiza?

A genus of leguminous herbs or shrubs whose roots yield GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID and its derivatives, CARBENOXOLONE for example. Licorice toxicity is manifested as hypokalemia, low blood potassium. Licorice is used as flavoring and aromatic in pharmaceuticals and as candy.

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