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LICORICE EXTRACT [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacology
DEF

A preparation (used medicinally and as a sweetmeat) made from the evaporated juice of the rhizome of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, commonly sold in black cylindrical sticks.

OBS

Licorice extract is obtained by boiling the coarsely ground roots, filtering the mixture, and concentrating it by evaporation.

Key term(s)
  • licorice extract
  • extract of licorice
  • stick licorice
  • Spanish licorice

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Préparation se présentant sous la forme d'une masse molle brune, à saveur sucrée, soluble dans l'eau, obtenue par macération du bois de réglisse dans l'eau, utilisée comme thérapeutique (édulcorant).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Farmacología
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Record 2 1999-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
DEF

A brown hygroscopic powder obtained from the dried roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice). A sweetening and flavoring agent, a laxative, a treatment for gastrointestinal disorders.

Key term(s)
  • liquorice extract powder
  • licorice powder

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Poudre hygroscopique brune, de goût sucré, préparée à partir de rhizomes et de stolons de Glycyrrhiza glabra (réglisse) séchés. Édulcorant, aromatisant, laxatif, traitement de troubles intestinaux et gastriques.

Spanish

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