Liquorice, a unique "guide drug" of traditional Chinese medicine: a review of its role in drug interactions.
J Ethnopharmacol
; 150(3): 781-90, 2013 Dec 12.
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ABSTRACT
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Liquorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. or Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae. It is a widely used herbal medicine native to southern Europe and parts of Asia and has beneficial applications in both the medicinal and the confectionery sectors. Unlike its usage in Europe, liquorice in traditional Chinese medicine is commonly combined with other herbs in a single prescription, as a unique "guide drug" to enhance the effectiveness of other ingredients, to reduce toxicity, and to improve flavor in almost half of Chinese herbal formulas. A review on phytochemical and pharmacological research to explain this unique "guide" effect is suggested for future investigations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:
The information was collected from scientific journals, books, and pharmacopeia. The studies about the traditional uses, randomized controlled trials, chemical, pharmacological and pharmacokinetic data related to liquorice-herb/drug interaction or combination were included in the review.RESULTS:
According to recent reports, the "guide" effect of liquorice is partially through components transformed in liquorice-drug interaction; altering enzyme activity of P450 isoforms, as evidenced by induction of model probe substrates; and modulation of drug transporter proteins such as intestinal P-glycoprotein.CONCLUSION:
The overview and comparison of traditional uses of liquorice with recent pharmacological studies and randomized controlled trials provide new insights into this ancient drug for future investigations and clinical use, especially in drug combination.Mots clés
CYP; Cytochrome P450; DGLL; Detoxification; Drug interactions; GA; GZ; HSYA; IC(50); Liquorice; P-glycoprotein; P-gp; TCM; Traditional Chinese medicine; cytochrome; diammonium glycyrrhizinate lipid ligand; glycyrrhetic acid; glycyrrhizin; half maximal inhibitory concentration; hydroxysafflor yellow A; traditional Chinese medicine
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Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Interactions médicaments-plantes
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Glycyrrhiza
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Médecine traditionnelle chinoise
Type d'étude:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limites:
Animals
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Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Ethnopharmacol
Année:
2013
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Chine