Evidence supporting the use of: Licorice root
For the health condition: Ulcers
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has a long history of use in traditional medicine for digestive complaints, including ulcers. Modern research provides some scientific validation for its use in supporting and treating peptic ulcers, especially in the form of deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), which minimizes side effects associated with whole licorice. Several studies have found that licorice root and DGL may help protect the stomach lining by increasing mucus production, stimulating cell regeneration, and inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium often implicated in ulcer formation. Clinical trials and animal studies have demonstrated that DGL can reduce ulcer size and accelerate healing, likely due to its anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects.
However, the evidence is not as robust as that for conventional treatments like proton pump inhibitors or antibiotics. Most studies are small, and more high-quality, large-scale clinical trials are needed to fully establish licorice root’s efficacy and safety profile. Still, licorice root remains a popular adjunct therapy in integrative medicine for ulcer management, especially for those seeking natural approaches or who have contraindications to standard medications. It is important to note that whole licorice root, when consumed in large amounts or over long periods, can cause significant side effects such as hypertension and hypokalemia due to its glycyrrhizin content; hence, DGL is preferred for ulcer support.
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alfalfa
aloe vera
annatto
anthocyanins
apple
apricot
arjun tree
astragalus
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
bamboo
barberry
barley
berry flavor
Beta-Glucan
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
black currant
black garlic
bupleurum falcatum
butyrate triglyceride
caterpillar mushroom
cauliflower
chaga mushroom
champignon
chicory
colostrum
curcumin
cuspidatum root
d-alpha tocopherol
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
dong quai root
melon
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fennel
flaxseed
gentian root
grape
green banana
green tea
heartwood
hesperetin
Indian gum arabic tree
honeysuckle
knotweed
Japanese sophora
jujube
l-carnosine
l-cysteine
l-glutathione
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
licorice root
luteolin
mango
mangosteen
marshmallow
melatonin
methylmethionine sulfonium chloride (vitamin U)
mint
n-acetyl-glucosamine
oat
okra
oleanolic acid
olive
pectin
perilla
phospholipids
pine bark
platycodon root
pomegranate
pomelo
pumpkin
quail egg
quercetin
redcurrant
rehmannia glutinosa
resveratrol
rhubarb root
rose hips
sage
slippery elm bark
spirulina
sulforaphane glucosinolate
tocotrienols
tributyrin
vitamin C
watercress
wheat grass
whey protein
mulberry
zinc
bentonite
sarsaparilla
yellow root
cardamom
neem tree
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pterocarpus marsupium
alpinia galangal
anise
pistacia integerrima gall
holarrhena antidysenterica
fumaria parviflora
picrorhiza kurroa
rubia cordifolia
swertia
bee pollen
blessed thistle
lingzhi
yarrow
prickly ash
elecampane
broomrape
flowering quince
dogwood
lotus seed
birch
sodium alginate
sheep's sorrel
queen of the meadow
caraway
purslane
wood betony
biota seed
goji berry
white oak
alginic acid
algae
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Arugula
akebia
Agastache
Autumn elaeagnus
Ardisia
acacia
Agave
Agrimony
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchornea
American Pawpaw
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Albizia
Alchemilla
Asafoetida
Aucubin
Anserina
Asam gelugor
Astragaloside
Arrowroot
anthocyanidins
Andrographis
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Acemannan
Algin
Anemarrhena
Abuta
Alstonia macrophylla
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Astragalin
Buttermilk
Bermuda Grass
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Blackthorn
bergenin
Betulinic acid
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Brassica
Boswellic Acid
Belleric myrobalan
Bistort
Big Quaking Grass
Baicalein
Bael
Bloodroot
Butternut
Basidiomycota
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Black Gram
Boswellia
Bethroot
Banyan
Barbasco
Bitter principals
banana
Baobab
Bifidobacteria
Bupleurum
bacoside
Baicalin
Buckwheat
Belamcanda
Bergenia
Bignay
Bottle gourd
Caffeic Acid
Cumin
Centaury
Centella triterpenes
Casearia esculenta
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Carqueja
Catalpol
Chebulic acid
Coriander
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Carvacrol
Cape Aloe
Centaurium erythraea
Cyanidin
Cruciferous
Catechu
Centella asiatica
Celandine
Cinnamic Acid
Chard
Cinidium
Campylandra fimbriata
Colombo
Corktree
Cubeb
C-Phycocyanin
Carob
Cabbage
Cranesbill
Carlina
Calamus
Chestnut
Chebulinic acid
Corilagin
Cynodon dactylon
Cassava
Chiococca alba
Cynanchum
Casearia sylvestris
Carnosic acid
Didymocarpus
Dwarf Morning Glory
Date
David's Milkberry
Emblicanin
Endive
Ellagitannin
Emodin
Fig
Goldthread
Glycine
Lotus
Molasses
Orchid
Prickly Pear Cactus
Quince
Rose
Rhubarb
Snakeroot (unspecified)
walnut
Other health conditions supported by licorice root
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Addictions (tobacco smoking or chewing)
Addison's Disease
Adenitis
Adrenal Fatigue
Afterbirth Pain
Age Spots
Allergies (respiratory)
Amenorrhea
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Bronchitis
Canker Sores
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chicken Pox
Cholera
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Colon (spastic)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cramps (menstrual)
Crohn's Disease
Croup
Cushing's Disease
Cytomealovirus
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Emphysema
Endometriosis
Enteritis
Epstein Barr Virus
Estrogen (low)
Fatty Liver Disease
Fever
Fibrosis
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Goiter
Gonorrhea
Gout
Grave's Disease
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Halitosis
Hangover
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hernias
Herpes
Hiatal Hernia
Hiccups
Hot Flashes
Hypotension
Hypothyroid
Impetigo
Indigestion
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
Injuries
Itching
Itching Ears
Jaundice (adults)
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Laryngitis
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Lungs (fluid in)
Lyme Disease
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Malaria
Mastitis
Measles
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Menstruation (scant)
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Mononucleosis
Mood Swings
Morning Sickness
Mumps
Nausea and Vomiting
Nephritis
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Night Sweating
Nocturnal Emission
Oral Surgery
Ovarian Pain
Overacidity
Pertussis
Pleurisy
PMS (general)
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy or Oak
Rashes and Hives
Rosacea
Sore Throat
Ulcers
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Nature's Sunshine Stomach Comfort (Chewable)
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Nature's Sunshine Ultimate GreenZone
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Nature's Sunshine VS-C® TCM
Nature's Sunshine Women's X-Action
