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Abstract Bleomycin is an antibiotic agent with antitumor activity. Bleomycin was discovered by Umezewa in 1966 and was originally isolated from the fungus Streptomyces verticillus. Bleomycin, is used for the treatment of germ-cell tumors and some tumor types. Several studies have indicated that reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in Bleomycin-induced lung injury. Glycyrrhiza glabra is one of the important medicinal plants widely spread in India, Italy, Russia, France, UK, USA, Germany, Spain and China. Traditionally, Glycyrrhiza glabra has been recommended as an anti-inflammatory agent in lungs and as a anti-asthmatic and bronchitis drug. |