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Source of validity: Scientific
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Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has a long history of use in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including infections. More recently, scientific studies have explored its antibacterial properties. Research has identified glycyrrhizin, glabridin, and other flavonoids in licorice root as bioactive compounds with demonstrated antibacterial activity in vitro against several pathogenic bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Helicobacter pylori. Some studies have shown that licorice extracts can disrupt bacterial cell walls, inhibit biofilm formation, or interfere with bacterial enzyme systems.

However, most of the evidence comes from laboratory or animal studies rather than well-controlled human clinical trials. There is insufficient robust clinical data to confirm its efficacy as a primary treatment for bacterial infections in humans. Licorice extracts may have a role as an adjunct therapy or as a source for new antibacterial agents, but more research is needed to determine appropriate doses, safety, and effectiveness in clinical settings.

In summary, while licorice root exhibits promising antibacterial effects in preliminary studies and traditional use aligns with these findings, current scientific evidence in humans is limited. Thus, licorice root cannot be recommended as a replacement for standard antibacterial therapies but may have supportive potential pending further investigation.

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