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Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Western, TCM, Ayurveda (Yashtimadhu)

Gabriel Score
83/ 100Excellent
EvidenceGood - effective for ulcers and cough
Conditions5 applications
How it works

Glycyrrhizin mimics cortisol, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Typical Dosage

1-5g daily or 2-4ml tincture; DGL for ulcers

Used for
Peptic ulcerscoughadrenal fatigueinflammationviral infections

The Science

Active Compounds

Glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, glycyrrhetinic acid

Evidence Base

Good - effective for ulcers and cough83/100

Can raise blood pressure and cause potassium depletion with long-term use; DGL (deglycyrrhizinated) is safer

How to Use

Tea, decoction, tincture, capsule, chewable

Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.

Safety Profile

Interactions

Potentiates corticosteroids; interacts with diuretics, antihypertensives

Contraindications

Hypertension; hypokalemia; pregnancy; heart disease; kidney disease

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TraditionWestern Herbalism
EvidenceGood - effective for ulcers and cough
Applications5
Gabriel Score83/100

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