Figures & data
Table 1. The anti-inflammatory activities of licorice extracts.
Table 2. The anti-inflammatory properties of licorice compounds in vitro.
Table 3. The anti-inflammatory properties of licorice compounds in vivo.
Table 4 The preparations from licorice approved by CFDA.
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