Pimpinella Major vs Glycyrrhiza aspera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pimpinella Major

Pimpinella major

Respiratory

Respiratory

Pimpinella Major

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Glycyrrhiza aspera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Perennial herb of European meadows used in traditional European herbal medicine for respiratory conditions and catarrh.

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

Active Compounds

pimpinellin, coumarins, essential oils, tannins, resin

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, tannins

Traditional Uses

respiratory catarrh, cough, bronchitis, digestive, sore throat

cough, bronchitis, digestive disorders, fever

Modern Uses

expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

expectorant, anti-inflammatory, digestive tonic

Adult Dosage

3–5g root tea 3x daily

3-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, allergy to Apiaceae, photosensitivity

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Side Effects

photosensitivity, nausea, mild digestive 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