Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate

Introduction:

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate is a widely used anti-inflammatory agent isolated from the licorice root. It is metabolized to glycyrrhetic acid, which inhibits 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and other enzymes involved in the metabolism of corticosteroids. Therefore, It is the main and sweet component of licorice, has been investigated for its ability to cause hypermineralocorticoidism with sodium retention and potassium loss, edema, increased blood pressure, as well as depression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

Function

1. Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate is used for skin refresher lotion and facial cream in cosmetic industry.

2. It has the efficacy in Anti-inflammatory, antianaphylaxis and moist boost.

3. It is active against conjunctivitis, keratitis, stomatitis and periodontitis.

4. It is chiefly applied to pharmaceuticals industry as the material of eyedrop and officinal toothpaste.

5. sweetening agent, antistaling agent and flavouring agent for sports drinks in food industry.

Applications

1. In daily chemical industry, it is used in toothpaste.

2. In pharmaceutical industry, it can be used in eye drops, stomatitis creams.

3. In the cosmetics industry, it is used for skin refresher lotion and facial cream.

4. In food industry, it is used as sweetening agent, antistaling agent and flavouring agent for sports drinks.