DGL Licorice

去甘草酸甘草 (Qù Gān Cǎo Suān Gān Cǎo) · Glycyrrhiza glabra (DGL)

Licorice with glycyrrhizin removed — eliminating the blood pressure raising side effect. Safe for long-term use for acid reflux, ulcers, and gut lining repair without safety concerns of regular licorice.

Evidenspoint
2.5/10
Sikkerhed
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Vigtige fordele

May support healthy digestive function

Traditionally used to harmonize the stomach and intestines

Hvordan tages

Typisk dosis: Follow product label. Often taken as tea (3-5g dried herb steeped 10 min) or 500-1000mg extract with meals
Former: capsule, powder, tea/decoction
Tidspunkt: Take with food unless otherwise directed. Allow 2-4 weeks for full effects with tonic herbs
Start with lower doses and increase gradually. Quality and standardization vary between brands.

Sikkerhed og interaktioner

Mulige bivirkninger

  • Generally well tolerated at recommended doses
  • Mild digestive upset possible in sensitive individuals

Brug ikke hvis

  • Known allergy to this plant or related species
  • Consult healthcare provider if pregnant or nursing

Lægemiddelinteraktioner

  • No major drug interactions documented at standard doses
  • Inform your doctor of all supplements you take

Traditionel brug

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, 去甘草酸甘草 (Qù Gān Cǎo Suān Gān Cǎo) has been used for centuries. It supports the spleen and stomach — the foundation of post-natal qi production in TCM theory.

Moderne forskning

Very limited modern research exists for this herb. Evidence is primarily based on traditional use documentation and basic laboratory studies. Clinical trials are lacking. Use is based mainly on centuries of empirical traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation.

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