Yashtimadhu vs Glycyrrhiza echinata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Yashtimadhu

Glycyrrhiza glabra var. india

Respiratory

Respiratory

Yashtimadhu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Glycyrrhiza echinata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Licorice species grown in India and Western Asia; root used extensively in Ayurveda, Unani and TCM as one of the most widely used herbs globally.

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

Active Compounds

glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizinic acid, liquiritin, isoliquiritin, flavonoids

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, coumarins

Traditional Uses

Sore throat and cough in Ayurveda, Peptic ulcers and gastritis, Adrenal tonic, Harmonizer in Ayurvedic formulas

cough, gastric ulcers, digestive complaints, adrenal support

Modern Uses

Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Adrenal support, GI mucosal healing

expectorant, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1–5 g root as tea; 200–400 mg standardized extract (DGL preferred)

2-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Hypertension, Hypokalemia, Pregnancy in large doses, Prolonged high-dose use

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Side Effects

Hypertension with glycyrrhizin, Hypokalemia, Edema, Hormonal effects

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