About SBL homeopathy Glycyrrhiza glabra Tablets 

About Glycyrrhiza Glabra 1X Tablets

• For irritating cough & catarrh
• Used as anti-inflammatory and expectorant
• Useful in irritating cough, sore throat, cold and bronchitis
• Research found it useful like corticosteroids without their side effects
• Inhibits the growth of prostate cancer
• Helps in managing body fat

Glycyrrhiza glabra is a proved homoeopathic medicine, largely used as mother tincture, or 1x. Empirically used as anti-inflammatory and expectorant. It has attracted research after finding it useful like corticosteroids without their side effects. Its immuno stimulant, hepato protective, PAF inhibitory, tumor inhibitory, lipid regulatory activities were subjected to deeper studies. Its active agent glycyrrhizin is proven thrombin-inhibitor in vivo. Another constituent inhibits growth of prostate cancer reduction of body fat by whole plant extract. Antitussive property is recognized by homoeopaths & scientifically proven by many studies. In view of the above, many homoeopaths & institutes have given a fresh look to it. It has been found useful in irritating cough, strengthening throat, lowers internal inflammation, covers sore throat. It counters cold, catarrh, cough and bronchitis. Proved by Berridge, Nom, Physician V, 9, 62; Thomas Lindsley Bradford. In some cases it has tonic effect especially in aged males, who also reported benefits in prostatic problems and polyuria. Glycyrrhizin is reported to stimulate production of hormones by the adrenal glands and reduces the breakdown of steroids by liver & kidneys.

Liquorice has a well-documented antiulcer action, being as effective as cimetidine and pirenzapine in curing peptic ulcer. Licorice is most known for its soothing effect on inflamed mucous membranes of the throat, lungs, stomach and intestines.

It is effective for chronic hepatitis, useful in HIV and is specific for conditions like mononucleosis, where the patient has abnormally high liver enzymes, a sore throat and needs immune system support.

Similar - Schwabe Glycyrrhiza glabra 1x Tablets for Cough, Sore Throat, Catarrh, Inflamed air passages

Direction of use of Glycyrrhiza Glabra

Dosage: Unless otherwise prescribed by the physician, 1 tablet every hour. Children should be given one tablet every 2 hours. And when symptoms improve 1 tablet thrice daily. If complaints are not relieved, consult a specialist.

Side effects: No side effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra 1X tablets are known.

Contra-indications and cautions: Anemic persons and pregnant ladies. Long term use may lead to increase in blood pressure and retention of fluid in the body causing oedema.

Interactions: No interactions between Glycyrrhiza glabra 1X tablets and other products are known.