Yasthimadhu vs Glycyrrhiza echinata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Yasthimadhu

Glycyrrhiza glabra (Ayurvedic)

Respiratory

Respiratory

Yasthimadhu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Glycyrrhiza echinata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ayurvedic name for licorice root, used extensively as a rasayana herb for respiratory and digestive health.

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

Active Compounds

glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizinic acid, liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, chalcones

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, coumarins

Traditional Uses

Ayurvedic voice herb, respiratory rasayana, gastric soother, harmonizer in formulas

cough, gastric ulcers, digestive complaints, adrenal support

Modern Uses

respiratory mucus, gastric ulcers, adrenal support, anti-inflammatory

expectorant, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-6g powder or 300-500mg glycyrrhizin extract daily (max 8 weeks)

2-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Contraindications

hypertension, edema, pregnancy, corticosteroids, potassium deficiency

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Side Effects

hypertension, hypokalemia, edema, pseudoaldosteronism

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