Skin Res Technol · 2024 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Cosmeceuticals in photoaging: A reviewConclusion: Topical cosmeceuticals like botanicals, peptides and hydroquinone can effectively treat photodamaged skin.
PubMed 39233460 ↗Licorice Root
People mainly take Licorice Root for anxiety, mood, energy. Based on 5 first-hand reports and 4 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #826 of 1,974 overall.
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User score
Mostly negative40% positive0% mixed40% negative20% unclear
Of reports that state an outcome, 50% are positive.
Clinical research
AStrong research base
4
meta-analyses
19
RCTs
496
papers
What Licorice Root does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
AStrong research base
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
J Asthma · 2016 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Herbal medicine for adults with asthma: A systematic reviewConclusion: Herbal medicines combined with routine pharmacotherapies improved asthma outcomes greater than pharmacotherapies alone. Included studies did not blind participants therefore more studies that address such weaknesses are warranted.
PubMed 27172294 ↗J Healthc Eng · 2022 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Recent Progress in Traditional Chinese Medicines and Their Mechanism in the Treatment of Allergic RhinitisConclusion: In this review, we discussed a series of classical, traditional Chinese medications, including Centipeda minima, Scutellaria baicalensis, licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis), and others, as potential antiallergic agents and investigate their in vivo effect upon the production of cytokines and release of histamines for allergic rhinitis treatment.
PubMed 35444784 ↗J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent · 2020 · Meta-analysis / systematic review
Effectiveness of licorice in preventing dental caries in children: A systematic reviewConclusion: Licorice extracts proves to be effective as an antimicrobial agent by reducing the count of SM in children. Its action on biofilm limits the fall of pH thereby preventing acidic environment that increases the risk of dental caries. Moreover, licorice in lollipop form is well accepted by children.
PubMed 33402612 ↗Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
as needed, max 7 daysas reported
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
No side effects reported so far.
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“90% of them have zero effects”
“licorice root can help especially if you go through sodium too fast”
“I’ve tried GABA, Inositol, L-Theanine, SAMe,NAC, Magnesium Glycinate, Probiotics, Ashwagandha, True Calm, Evening Primrose Oil, Licorice Root, CBD sublingual, CBD gummies, and a bunch more.”
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