Relationship: Constipation (adults) and Glycyrrhiza (unspecified)

Evidence supporting the use of: Glycyrrhiza (unspecified)
For the health condition: Constipation (adults)

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Glycyrrhiza, commonly known as licorice root, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In these traditions, licorice is sometimes included in herbal formulas intended to address digestive complaints, including constipation. The rationale is typically based on its purported ability to harmonize and enhance the action of other herbs, as well as its mild demulcent and anti-inflammatory properties, which may soothe the gastrointestinal tract. However, licorice root itself is not considered a strong laxative. Some traditional formulations, such as the Japanese Kampo medicine formula “Shakuyaku-kanzo-to” (which includes Glycyrrhiza), have been studied for muscle cramps but not specifically for constipation.

From a scientific perspective, there is limited evidence directly supporting the use of Glycyrrhiza for constipation in adults. Most clinical research on licorice has focused on its effects on ulcers, inflammation, and respiratory disorders, rather than bowel regularity. Any mild laxative effect may be secondary to its general effects on gastrointestinal health or as part of multi-herb formulas, rather than from Glycyrrhiza alone. Therefore, while its use for constipation is supported by tradition, robust clinical evidence is lacking, and it is not a primary or well-established herbal laxative.

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