J Ethnopharmacol · 2026
A comprehensive review of Glycyrrhiza glabra in the management of rheumatoid arthritis: ethnopharmacology, pharmacological mechanisms and synergistic therapeutic strategiesConclusion: The convergence of ancient ethnomedical use and robust modern pharmacology positions G. glabra as a promising adjunctive therapeutic for RA. Future directions should focus on community-based clinical trials, sustainable cultivation, benefit-sharing with knowledge holders, and the development of standardised extracts.