Condurango vs Licorice DGL Digestive

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Condurango

Gonolobus condurango

Digestive

Glycyrrhiza glabra (DGL)

Digestive

Condurango

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Licorice DGL Digestive

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Ecuadorian vine bark used by indigenous peoples for digestive conditions and ulcers.

Specially processed licorice with glycyrrhizin removed for safe GI use.

Active Compounds

condurangin, condurangoglycosides, alkaloids, resins, tannins

Flavonoids, Isoflavones, Chalcones (no glycyrrhizin)

Traditional Uses

Andean ulcer remedy, Ecuadorian digestive herb, cancer treatment (historical)

Gastric ulcers, Canker sores, GERD, Heartburn

Modern Uses

digestive stimulant, gastric ulcers, appetite enhancement

Ulcer healing, Mucosal protectant, Canker sore treatment

Adult Dosage

2-4ml tincture before meals

380-760mg DGL chewed before meals

Contraindications

inflammatory conditions, pregnancy, high doses (toxic)

None for DGL (glycyrrhizin removed)

Side Effects

GI irritation, convulsions at toxic doses

Very rare GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E