Glycyrrhiza echinata vs Yashtimadhu

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Glycyrrhiza echinata

Respiratory

Glycyrrhiza glabra var. india

Respiratory

Glycyrrhiza echinata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Yashtimadhu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Eastern European and Central Asian licorice species used in Russian folk medicine and Unani tradition.

Licorice species grown in India and Western Asia; root used extensively in Ayurveda, Unani and TCM as one of the most widely used herbs globally.

Active Compounds

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, coumarins

glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizinic acid, liquiritin, isoliquiritin, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

cough, gastric ulcers, digestive complaints, adrenal support

Sore throat and cough in Ayurveda, Peptic ulcers and gastritis, Adrenal tonic, Harmonizer in Ayurvedic formulas

Modern Uses

expectorant, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory

Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Adrenal support, GI mucosal healing

Adult Dosage

2-5g dried root tea 2x/day

1–5 g root as tea; 200–400 mg standardized extract (DGL preferred)

Contraindications

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Hypertension, Hypokalemia, Pregnancy in large doses, Prolonged high-dose use

Side Effects

hypertension, hypokalemia, edema

Hypertension with glycyrrhizin, Hypokalemia, Edema, Hormonal effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E