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Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) |
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Active
constituents include: |
Triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids and isoflavonoids, coumarins, chalcones and volatile oils. |
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Proposed
use: |
URTI, cough suppressant, expectorant, antispasmodic, antinflammatory and laxative |
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Contraindications: |
Cholestatic liver disorders, liver cirrhosis, hyperension, Hypokalaemia, severe renal impairment and pregnancy. May interact with the contraceptive pill. Potentiation of prednisolone. |
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Renal
specific warnings: |
Severe electrolyte and fluid imbalance, especially hypokalaemia, heart failure and hypertension. Caution with patients taking steroids. |
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Adverse
effects: |
Sodium and water retention with prolonged use (pseudoaldosteronism), hypertension, hypokalaemia, HTN, oedema, myoglobulinuria |
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Pharmacological
properties: |
Immunostimulant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anticholesterol effects. |
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Category if available: |
GSL |
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Date
of Monograph: |
06 June 2001 |
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For some herbs, there is little information available and
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effects from the use of these herbs.
References:
- Newall,
C., Anderson, L. & Phillipson. J.D. (1996). Herbal Medicines:
A guide for health-care professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical
Press.
- Mills,
S. & Bone, K. (2000). Principles and practice of Phytotherapy.
Modern herbal medicine. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
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