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Standardization, quality control and pharmacological review on Glycyrrhiza glabra L. A potential medicinal herb in Unani and Ayurvedic systems of medicine

Authors

Bhuiyan Mohammad Yousuf Harun
Islam, Rafiqul
Bhuiyan, Saifuddin Murad
Islam, A. B. M. Robiul
Hamdard Laboratories [Waqf]Bangladesh, Hamdard Bhaban ; ,

Baqai J. Health Sci. 2015; 58 (3): 45-72
Hamdard Medicus
Journal Country: Pakistan
P-ISSN: 0250-7188
Indexing Status : In Process
Citation: Mohammad Yousuf Harun Bhuiyan ,Rafiqul Islam ,Saifuddin Murad Bhuiyan ,A. B. M. Robiul Islam , Standardization, quality control and pharmacological review on Glycyrrhiza glabra L. A potential medicinal herb in Unani and Ayurvedic systems of medicine, Baqai J. Health Sci. 2015; 58 (3): 45-72

Abstract English

Glycyrrhiza glabra L. is a potential herbal drug used in Unani and Ayurvedic systems of medicine. In view of the medicinal and pharmacological importance of this species in different systems of medicine, an attempt has been made to provide comprehensive information on standardization and quality control of the herb based on WHO guidelines. The important parameters for standardization and quality control are sensory, macroscopic, microscopic and chemical characteristics along with the physico-chemical characteristics [moisture content, successive extractive value, ash value, acid insoluble ash, water soluble extractive value, acid value, iodine value] and TLC finger prints of different extractives. At the same time, chemical constituents, properties and its uses, pharmacology, precautions and toxicity are discussed based on literature review Theft of Unani formulations for the treatment of various diseases is not new but it is a matter of concern since last couple of decades. However, information regarding Unani Medicine exists in Arabic, Urdu, Persian and other regional languages. The examiners of different national/ international patent offices are unable to understand this information as prior art, before granting patents due to language barrier
Some of the examples of case studies of misappropriation of Pistacia lentiscus Linn is discussed in which the indication of Pistacia lentiscus Linn i. e. anti-inflammatory [mentioned in Unani classical texts] has been claimed for wrong patent

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