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Source of validity: Traditional
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Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, for supporting liver health and treating conditions that may be associated with jaundice, such as hepatitis and other liver disorders. In TCM, licorice is believed to have harmonizing properties and is often included in formulas intended to "clear heat" and support the body's detoxification processes, including those related to the liver and bile flow.

Historically, licorice root was included in various traditional remedies for jaundice in both Asian and Middle Eastern herbal medicine. Its active compounds, such as glycyrrhizin, have demonstrated hepatoprotective (liver-protective) effects in some laboratory and animal studies, showing potential to modulate inflammation and oxidative stress in liver tissue. However, direct clinical evidence in human patients with jaundice is sparse or lacking. Most modern research focuses on hepatitis and general liver protection, rather than on jaundice specifically as a symptom complex.

In summary, while licorice root's use for jaundice is rooted in tradition and supported by some animal and laboratory research suggesting liver-protective effects, there is limited high-quality clinical evidence specifically validating its effectiveness for treating jaundice in adults. Its traditional use, however, remains common in herbal practice, especially in the context of broader liver and digestive support.

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