Historical evolution,clinical application,and modern pharmacological studies of licorice oil
Licorice oil is often used as a topical excipient,emollient or cleanser.Licorice oil mixed with Chinese herbal powder with different efficacy can be used to treat various skin diseases,which has remarkable effect on eczema,skin pruritus,impetigo,acne,and other diseases,and has advantages of low price and flexible operation.Modern pharmacological studies have confirmed that licorice oil can inhibit the growth of bacteria and microorganisms,has anti-infection effect,homology of medicine and food and has high safety.In this paper,the history evolution,clinical application,and modern pharmacology studies of licorice oil were reviewed,and the clinical use value of traditional experience formula was fully explored.