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Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, for its purported anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immune-modulating properties. Its use in treating or supporting mumps—a viral infection characterized by swelling of the salivary glands—is grounded in these traditional practices. In TCM, licorice root is often included in herbal formulas to "clear heat" and reduce inflammation, which aligns with the symptomatic treatment of mumps. However, there is limited direct evidence specifically supporting the use of licorice root for mumps in historical texts, and its application is usually as part of broader formulas targeting viral infections or swelling in general.

From a scientific perspective, licorice root contains compounds such as glycyrrhizin, which have demonstrated antiviral activity in vitro against certain viruses (like herpes simplex and hepatitis viruses). However, there is no robust clinical evidence or high-quality studies supporting its efficacy against the mumps virus specifically. Therefore, its use for mumps is primarily justified by tradition rather than by validated scientific research. Modern medical management of mumps remains largely supportive, as no specific antiviral therapy is established for the disease.

In summary, licorice root’s use for mumps is rooted in traditional medicine, with minimal direct evidence for effectiveness against this specific condition, and should not be considered a substitute for standard medical care.

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