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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, especially in systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In these traditions, licorice is valued for its anti-inflammatory, demulcent, and antimicrobial properties. Mastitis, an inflammation of breast tissue often caused by infection, has been managed in folk medicine with various herbal remedies, including licorice root. Traditional practitioners might recommend licorice root as part of a formula to help reduce inflammation and promote healing, sometimes applying it topically or using it as a tea. However, the scientific evidence specifically supporting licorice root for mastitis is extremely limited. While laboratory studies have shown that licorice root contains compounds with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, these studies are not targeted at mastitis nor conducted in clinical trials involving mastitis patients. Historical records and herbal texts are the primary sources linking licorice root with mastitis support, rather than modern medical research. Therefore, its use for this purpose is justified by tradition rather than rigorous scientific validation. In summary, licorice root’s application in mastitis is based on traditional knowledge and general anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but lacks direct clinical evidence specific to the treatment or management of mastitis.

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