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Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice)

Uses: 1) peptic ulcer disease 2) upper respiratory tract inflammation 3) pharyngitis 4) laxative Contraindications: 1) pregnancy 2) liver disease 3) hypokalemia Dosage: 1) 1-4 grams of dry root 2) 1 cup of tea TID Adverse effects: - pseudoaldosteronism a) hypertension b) lethargy c) Na+ retention & H2O retention (edema) d) hypokalemia - 2 oz. a day for >= 2 weeks [2] Drug interactions: 1) antihypertensive agents 2) diuretics 3) digoxin

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pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical

References

  1. Kaiser Permanente, Northern California, Pharmacy update
  2. FDA Consumer Health Information. Oct 30, 2017 Black Licorice: Trick or Treat? https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm277152.htm

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