This section is from the book "Laboratory Manual Of Pharmacology", by A. D. Bush. Also available from Amazon: Laboratory manual of pharmacology.
Licorice consists of the dried rhizome and roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, (Fam. Leguminosae), coming from both Spain and Russia. The Spanish variety is somewhat the darker.
Properties of powdered Licorice:
Appearance .................................................................. | Odor ........................................................................................................... |
Color ...................................................................... | Taste........................................................................................................... |
Boil 5 Gm. Licorice Powder in 30 mils H2O for 5 minutes; filter and note: Color ..................................................................... Odor ..................................................----------........................ Taste....................................................................
Although Licorice is a mild laxative, it is used principally for disguising the taste of bitter or salty medicines.
Official preparations are: the pure Extract, Fluidextract, Elixir, Compound Mixture, Compound Powder, and Ammoniated Licorice.
 
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