Glycyrrhizol A is a prenylated pterocarpan and an isoflavonoid derivative.

It is a compound isolated from the root of the Chinese licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza uralensis).

[citation needed] It may has in vitro antibacterial properties.

[1] In one study, the strongest antibacterial activity was observed against Streptococcus mutans, an organism known to cause tooth decay in humans.

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