Glycyrrhiza glabra
The "Great Harmonizer" in TCM — appears in more formulas than any other herb. For sore throats, digestive ulcers, adrenal fatigue, and cough. Contains glycyrrhizin (50x sweeter than sugar). DGL form avoids blood pressure effects.
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Corticosteroids, diuretics, heart meds, blood thinners, MAOIs, oral contraceptives.
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Hypertension, edema, hypokalemia, headache with chronic use. DGL form avoids these.
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