Elsa Lake gives a presentation on the medicinal properties of Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Fabaceae, commonly known as Licorice. In this talk, she discusses the botanical and chemical characteristics of the plant, as well as its known biological activities. This medicinal plant monograph presentation was recorded on April 25th, 2012 as part of Dr. Cassandra L. Quave's undergraduate course "HLTH385: Botanical Medicine and Health" offered at Emory University.
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