Zhi Gan Cao Processed vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Zhi Gan Cao Processed

Glycyrrhiza uralensis honey

Cardiovascular

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

Zhi Gan Cao Processed

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM honey-processed licorice with enhanced tonic and harmonizing properties; used to tonify qi and restore pulse.

A culinary and medicinal mushroom used in TCM for cardiovascular conditions and blood thinning.

Active Compounds

glycyrrhizin, liquiritin, isoliquiritin, glycyrrhetic acid, flavonoids

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

Tonifies heart qi and pulse, Harmonizes all other herbs, Restores irregular pulse, Treats deficiency palpitations

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

Cardiac tonic, Antiarrhythmic, Adrenal support, Harmonizing adaptogen

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

2-10g dried

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

Hypertension with excessive use, Edema, Pregnancy caution

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

Hypertension, Edema with excess

antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E