A complex steroid ester from the group of saponins, glycyrrhizin is often used as an aromatic substance and as an anti-inflammatory. It is found in liquorice and can be removed from the root.

Formula:C₄₂H₆₂O₁₆

Molecular weight: 822.93 g/mol

Molecular size: Small

Controlled Substance: No

Precursor: No

Indications: Bile and liver therapy