Marrubium incanum vs Glycyrrhiza aspera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Marrubium incanum

Respiratory

Respiratory

Marrubium incanum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Glycyrrhiza aspera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean horehound species used similarly to common horehound for respiratory conditions.

Central Asian licorice species used in traditional Kazakh and Uzbek medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

marrubiin, marrubenol, flavonoids, tannins

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, tannins

Traditional Uses

cough, bronchitis, digestive bitters, fever

cough, bronchitis, digestive disorders, fever

Modern Uses

expectorant, antispasmodic, digestive stimulant

expectorant, anti-inflammatory, digestive tonic

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

3-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, cardiac arrhythmia

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset

hypertension, edema, hypokalemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E