Cuachalalate Mexican vs Licorice DGL Digestive

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cuachalalate Mexican

Amphipterygium adstringens

Digestive

Glycyrrhiza glabra (DGL)

Digestive

Cuachalalate Mexican

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Licorice DGL Digestive

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Mexican bark specifically for gastric ulcers and digestive conditions.

Specially processed licorice with glycyrrhizin removed for safe GI use.

Active Compounds

Masticadienonic acid, Anacardic acids, Terpenes, Tannins

Flavonoids, Isoflavones, Chalcones (no glycyrrhizin)

Traditional Uses

Gastric ulcers, Gastritis, Cancer (folk), Kidney problems

Gastric ulcers, Canker sores, GERD, Heartburn

Modern Uses

Gastroprotective, Anti-ulcer, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

Ulcer healing, Mucosal protectant, Canker sore treatment

Adult Dosage

2-4g bark decoction 2-3x daily

380-760mg DGL chewed before meals

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Anticoagulants

None for DGL (glycyrrhizin removed)

Side Effects

Constipation, GI upset

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