Alpha Selves
Glycyrrhiza
Alpha Selves are botanical parts that express distinct chemical and structural profiles.
System Logic
- Strong concentration of defining metabolites in root systems
- Aerial organs maintain supportive and moderate chemical diversity
Roots
- High specialization and strong chemical coherence
- Triterpenoid saponins (notably glycyrrhizin)
- Central domain defining pharmacological identity
Leaves
- Moderate diversity of metabolites
- Flavonoids and phenolic compounds
- Protective and environmental response functions
Seeds
- Low metabolite specialization
- Limited contribution to biochemical identity
- Reproductive continuity
Stems
- Minimal metabolite specialization
- Structural and transport roles