Licorice Root vs Glycyrrhiza echinata

Licorice root is one of the most widely used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, appearing in numerous classical formulas. It has been used for over 4,000 years for respiratory, digestive, and adrenal support. Glycyrrhizin, its primary active compound, is 50 times sweeter than sucrose.

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

Glycyrrhizin, Glabridin, Liquiritigenin, Isoliquiritigenin, Glycyrrhetinic acid

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, coumarins

Sore throat remedy, Cough suppressant, Digestive aid, Adrenal tonic, Harmonizing herb in formulas

cough, gastric ulcers, digestive complaints, adrenal support

Peptic ulcer support, Adrenal fatigue, Sore throat and cough, Hepatitis C support, Eczema (topical)

expectorant, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory

200-600mg standardized extract daily; DGL (deglycyrrhizinated) 380-760mg before meals

2-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Hypertension, Heart disease, Kidney disease, Liver cirrhosis, Hypokalemia, Hormone-sensitive conditions

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Elevated blood pressure, Potassium depletion, Edema, Headache, Fatigue, Hormonal effects

hypertension, hypokalemia, edema