Evidence supporting the use of: Licorice (various)
For the health condition: Edema

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In these contexts, licorice root and its extracts have been used to address a variety of conditions, including those involving fluid retention or swelling, which relates to edema. The traditional rationale is often based on licorice’s purported harmonizing, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. However, in modern phytotherapy and scientific research, licorice is not widely recommended to treat edema; in fact, chronic licorice consumption is more commonly associated with causing rather than treating fluid retention. Glycyrrhizin, the main active compound in licorice, can induce pseudoaldosteronism, leading to sodium retention, potassium loss, hypertension, and edema as adverse effects. There is limited or anecdotal evidence that licorice was ever intentionally used to reduce edema, and contemporary clinical studies do not support its efficacy for this purpose. Any reported use in edema is rooted in traditional or historical texts rather than validated scientific research. Therefore, while licorice may occasionally appear in traditional remedies for edema, modern understanding suggests it is more likely to worsen than alleviate the condition.

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