Horehound White vs Glycyrrhiza Glabra Var Persian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Horehound White

Marrubium vulgare

Respiratory

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Var Persian

Glycyrrhiza glabra var. typica

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Horehound White

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Var Persian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ancient Mediterranean herb mentioned in Egyptian papyri used for respiratory conditions, digestive complaints, and liver disease. One of the bitter herbs of Passover.

Root variety of licorice native to the Middle East and Persia, used in Unani and Persian medicine for respiratory, digestive, and adrenal conditions.

Active Compounds

marrubiin, marrubenol, premarrubiin, tannins

glycyrrhizin, glabridin, liquiritin, isoliquiritin, phytosterols

Traditional Uses

Treat respiratory catarrh and cough, Digestive bitter tonic, Liver conditions, Ancient Passover bitter herb

respiratory infections, adrenal fatigue, digestive ulcers, liver conditions, anti-inflammatory

Modern Uses

Expectorant, Antiarrhythmic, Choleretic, Digestive bitter

anti-inflammatory, adaptogen, antiviral, hepatoprotective

Adult Dosage

1-2g dried herb as tea 3x daily or 3ml tincture

200–400mg deglycyrrhizinated extract or 1–5g root tea

Contraindications

Pregnancy (uterine stimulant), Cardiac arrhythmias (marrubiin), Diabetes medications

hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure, pregnancy high doses, potassium-depleting diuretics

Side Effects

Cardiac arrhythmia at high doses, GI upset, Hypoglycemia

hypertension, hypokalemia, edema with long-term use

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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