Licorice DGL Digestive vs Meadowsweet

Specially processed licorice with glycyrrhizin removed for safe GI use.

Meadowsweet is a flowering plant native to Europe and Western Asia that was historically so valued it was one of the three most sacred herbs of the Druids. It contains salicylates (the basis for aspirin, which was named after its old botanical name Spiraea) but is considered gentler on the stomach than aspirin.

Flavonoids, Isoflavones, Chalcones (no glycyrrhizin)

Salicylaldehyde, Methyl salicylate, Salicin, Rutin, Tannins

Gastric ulcers, Canker sores, GERD, Heartburn

Fever reducer, Pain relief, Digestive aid, Anti-rheumatic, Heartburn remedy

Ulcer healing, Mucosal protectant, Canker sore treatment

Digestive complaints and heartburn, Fever, Joint pain, Headaches, Ulcer support (gastroprotective)

380-760mg DGL chewed before meals

2-6g dried herb as tea 3 times daily, or 2-4ml tincture 3 times daily

None for DGL (glycyrrhizin removed)

Aspirin allergy or sensitivity, Children under 16 with viral illness (Reye syndrome), Bleeding disorders

Very rare GI upset

GI upset (rare), Nausea, Allergic reactions in aspirin-sensitive individuals