Licorice root extract has been used in food, cosmetic, health care products and pharmaceutic field due to following functions:
1. Licorice root extract has the functions of adrenocortical hormones
2. Licorice root extract has the functions of resisting ulcer, inflammation and allergy.
3. Licorice root extract has the function of detoxify, antibiotic, obviously suppress HIV appreciation to strengthen the immunity.
4. Licorice root extract can resist brain diseases caused by blood deficiency, preventing artery sclerosis from occurring anddevelopment.
5. Licorice root extract is chiefly applied to pharmaceuticals industry as the material of eyedrop and officinal toothpaste;
6. Licorice root extract has the efficacy in Anti-inflammatory, antianaphylaxis and moist boost.
7. Licorice root extract is active against conjunctivitis, keratitis, stomatitis and periodontitis.
8. Licorice root extract has been used for skin refresher lotion and facial cream in cosmetic industry.
9. Licorice root extract is a sweetening agent, antistaling agent and flavouring agent for sports drinks in food industry.
10. Licorice root extract is efficacious in the treatment of syndromes due to deficiency of qi in the spleen and stomach and cough with dyspnea
11. Licorice root extract is prescribed to treat insufficiency of blood and deficiency of qi, manifested as spontaneous sweating, palpitation, and knotted and intermittent pulses.


Functions:
1. Liquorice root could help enhance the transformation and transportation functions of the spleen and stomach.
2. Since the spleen dominates muscles and the liver controls tendons, liquorice root has excellent properties to relieve pain and cramps of smooth or skeletal muscles.
3. Liquorice root also moistens the lungs and stops coughs. It treats disorders such as shortness of breath, fatigue, sallow facial appearance, decreased food intake, loose stools, and diarrhea.
4. Its neutral property treats coughing and wheezing of various etiologies that stems from either cold or heat, and deficiencies of excess, with or without phlegm.
5. Liquorice root can also be used to clear heat and toxins; it is useful to treat poisoning due to foods, herbs, herbicides, pesticides, drugs and heavy metals.
6. Liquorice root has also been reported to speed the healing of canker sores.