Licorice

Overview

Gastric protector and anti-ulcer

Latin name : Glycyrrhiza glabra

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Racine

Preparation Forms

tisane, teinture mere, extrait sec, eps

Active Compounds

glycyrrhizine, liquiritigenine, glabridine

Therapeutic Properties

• Anti-ulcer
• Expectorant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Adaptogen

Indications

• Gastric ulcer
• Cough
• Adrenal fatigue

Recommended Dosage

2-4 g root as decoction, max 6 weeks

Contraindications

• Hypertension
• Renal insufficiency
• Hypokalemia
• Pregnancy

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended