Snow Lotus vs Glycyrrhiza echinata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Snow Lotus

Saussurea costus

Respiratory

Respiratory

Snow Lotus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Glycyrrhiza echinata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Sacred Tibetan medicinal herb used in Sowa Rigpa for respiratory diseases, digestive disorders, and as a tonic. Grows at high altitudes.

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

Active Compounds

costunolide, dehydrocostus lactone, cynaropicrin, sesquiterpene lactones

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, coumarins

Traditional Uses

Treatment of bronchitis, Asthma treatment, Digestive complaints, Pain and fever in Tibetan medicine

cough, gastric ulcers, digestive complaints, adrenal support

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Hepatoprotective

expectorant, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1-3g powder daily or 300-500mg extract

2-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Avoid in pregnancy, Potentially hepatotoxic at high doses

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Side Effects

Liver stress at high doses, GI irritation

hypertension, hypokalemia, edema

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E