Post by Rik Wallin on Apr 6, 2007 10:29:02 GMT -6
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
dried roots, whole extracts and "deglycyrrhizinated" extracts
Used for:
· Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) for chronic indigestion
· heartburn, stomach ulcers, Canker sores
· Whole licorice extracts for menstrual and menopausal disorders and
· inflammatory disorders
· Topical whole licorice for herpes, eczema, psoriasis
Available in: Whole licorice as roots, extracts, and topical preparations, DGL as chewable tablets and powder.
Herb/drug interactions: Whole licorice taken orally may increase the effects of corticosteroids, cause sodium and water retention and high blood pressure, increase the effect of digitalis preparations, alter the effect of estrogens/progesterone and decrease the effect of anti-hypertensives. No known interactions with DGL.
When buying: If buying whole licorice, look for products with six to 10 percent glycyrrhizin. DGL products should have no glycyrrhizin.
Warning: Avoid whole licorice if you have high blood pressure, kidney disease or heart disease and during pregnancy. None for DGL.
DOSAGES
Adults:
Follow dosage instructions accompanying whole licorice products. If using DGL extract take two tablets chewed slowly before or between meals or one half teasthingy of the powder at the same times.
Children under 10:
Half the adult dosage for both whole and DGL forms
dried roots, whole extracts and "deglycyrrhizinated" extracts
Used for:
· Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) for chronic indigestion
· heartburn, stomach ulcers, Canker sores
· Whole licorice extracts for menstrual and menopausal disorders and
· inflammatory disorders
· Topical whole licorice for herpes, eczema, psoriasis
Available in: Whole licorice as roots, extracts, and topical preparations, DGL as chewable tablets and powder.
Herb/drug interactions: Whole licorice taken orally may increase the effects of corticosteroids, cause sodium and water retention and high blood pressure, increase the effect of digitalis preparations, alter the effect of estrogens/progesterone and decrease the effect of anti-hypertensives. No known interactions with DGL.
When buying: If buying whole licorice, look for products with six to 10 percent glycyrrhizin. DGL products should have no glycyrrhizin.
Warning: Avoid whole licorice if you have high blood pressure, kidney disease or heart disease and during pregnancy. None for DGL.
DOSAGES
Adults:
Follow dosage instructions accompanying whole licorice products. If using DGL extract take two tablets chewed slowly before or between meals or one half teasthingy of the powder at the same times.
Children under 10:
Half the adult dosage for both whole and DGL forms