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Licorice extract, derived from the licorice plant, serves as a natural sweetener. This product finds applications in treating lung, urinary, biliary, immune system, and allergy diseases, as well as stomach, intestinal, and duodenal ulcers, and liver failure. It also inhibits HIV virus replication in AIDS patients and possesses antimicrobial, anti-tumor, and antioxidant properties. Widely utilized as a sweetening agent in the food industry, including confectionery and soft drinks, licorice extract is also incorporated into cosmetic products and sunscreens. Obtained through solvent extraction from licorice root, this extract is applicable across food and beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.