Carbenoxolone (CBX) is a glycyrrhetinic acid derivative with a steroid structure similar to what found in the roots of licorice plants.Carbenoxolone sodium is used to treat peptic, esophageal and oral ulcers and inflammation.Glycyrrhetinic Acid has also been used in topical creams that treating lip sores and oral ulcers.Licorice extract(beta glycyrrhetinic acid) is used in the field of cosmetics. Licorice extract(18 beta glycyrrhetinic acid) can nourish and heal the skin.
