ramakentesh Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 May be of interest to some - it has SOOO many actions:http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Herbal_-_HMPC_assessment_report/2012/08/WC500131285.pdfOther than the obvious benefit in BP spikes and blood volume expansion I wonder if the MAO activity has any relevance to its benefit of some? Both chronic sympathetic stimulation and NET inhibition both upregulate serotonin transporters according to some research.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1385%2FJMN%3A20%3A2%3A135?LI=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maia Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Great article, i sooo love it when tradition and science are combined. such sweet synergy. Hmmm, interesting thought. a side effect of MAOI's is OI, so perhaps in those that are benefited because of high BP etc? Then again Licorice can a pretty potent adrenal acting like fludro and cortisol, and seratonin plays a role in so many various systems, so hmmm... Interesting thought. Im thinking this is partially why it is so often calle an adatogen. It just has so many wonderful and varied uses, and tastes great to boot. I may poke around with this a bit more sometime, but for now, licorice is just one of those herbs i love and keep around sometimes. and im happy leaving it at that btw, liked your post about its 'other' actions for you. Its good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutPeace Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Wow, that is a huge amount of information! It is really a very potent herb.I was surprised to read that Clinical studies have shown that short-term use (not more than 4 weeks) is safe. So for those that take or have taken it for Pots, do you only take it for that span of time or do you monitor bloodwork and bp the same as you would with Florinef?For anyone who has taken both Florinef and licorice (at different times of course), I'd be curious to hear how the experiences were similar or different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippychic258 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Silly question about this but is it the same as eating licorice the candy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maia Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Depends on the candy. Most dont contain the glycyrrhizic acid, but occasionally you can find the real stuff. It will clearly state that it contains it if it does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichGotsPots Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Silly question about this but is it the same as eating licorice the candy?Not all licorice has licorice root in it, most European brands do, just have to read the label of ingredients.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichGotsPots Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Rama, good info. I think it's not the NET affect it's the anti-inflammatory/auto-immune/anti-viral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I've used preparations with licorice in the past, and in the past put some powder into my smoothies. Especially given my positive response in the past, I need to try using it again by itself. This is a wealth of information to read, too. Absolutely incredible how the science is coming together on some of these awesome herbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I've just started taking liquorice and I'm hoping it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 As with everything else, please do not self "medicate" but consult a dr before considering taking licorice or any other herbs, vitamins, minerals, or supplements that others may have found helpful. Also research, research, research Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imapumpkin Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 My wellness doctor just prescribed me with capsules of licorice root extract and I noticed an IMMEDIATE boost in blood pressure. I'd prefer to be on the licorice and wait to try midodrine... Only problem is for some reason it gives me bad stomach pains, especially when i take it while on my birth control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkA Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I tried it in the past and it seemed to have no effect on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinner Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 anyone know if licorice can cause a HOT feeling which doesnt show up in regular temperature checks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte1 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Late to the discussion but wondering, do I need to find a product that has deglycyrrhizinated licorice or non-deglycyrrhizinated licorice?It seems to me Dr. Pocinki made a distinction in one of his videos of which type to get versus the other but I can't remember!My health store has a product - Natural Factors DGL chewable deglycyrrhizinated licorice tablets which is usually sold as a digestive aid. I want something to raise my blood pressure but I have finicky taste buds and prefer capsules if possible. They can order me capsules of the same but want to know what strength I'm looking for.If indeed the DGL is what I should be purchasing, can someone suggest an effective capsulestrength ?btw, really...such a ridiculous word exists??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecom Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Interested in more experiences with this - how have people with autonomic neuropathy found it in regards to tachycardia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 My understanding is that the glychyrrhizin is the ingredient that helps boost your BP and retain more fluid (which is what florinef does). It's the glychyrrhizin that has a structure that is similar to the adrenal hormones and it is used to treat adrenal insufficiency, fatigue, respiratory infections etc.The DGL is recommended for digestive tract issues and has no hypertensive side effects. I hope this helps.Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte1 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks for clearing that up Alex!@ Imapumpkin - can you tell me the brand name of the licorice root capsules your doctor prescribed for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim5204 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I cant findm the glychyrrhizin on the internet to order just dgl. how do you buy it? thanks. I would like to try this instead of florineff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim5204 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I want to try glychyrrhizin instead of florineff but cant find how to order it just dgl how do you order it thanks. kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Charlotte, you're welcome. Kim, I believe you should be looking for licorice not glychyrrizin.I haven't tried it but I've seen it on shelves in many stores - particularly those selling natural/organic products. I'll PM you if I find a link.Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted December 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Licorice is great.As well as its often reported blood volume increasing properties via sodium retention in the kidneys, it also acts as to increase cns dopamine, acts as a mild MAOI, can reduce nitric oxide in the endothelium (wish i could find that study again) and contains steroid-like compounds that can suppress autoimmunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted December 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 I have small fiber neuropathy POTS and licorice was my main stay for years. Now it doesnt work as well but i have other mainstays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suthrngal Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Rama, what kind did you take? Tea form? Supplement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexjac Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I take licorice root for POTS and it works great for me. I have tested it many times with the poor mans test and along with salt loading and some green tea my heart rate will only be 10 beats higher upon standing than laying down rather than the 30 plus. The only problem is that it doesnt last very long. Just a few hours. I monitor my blood pressure often and it's still low after licorice 100/60 or so. Before the licorice it's usually much lower. I also have been eating avocados and using "No Salt" for potassium which licorice depletes apparently. Not sure if that helps but I plan on getting my kidneys, liver and blood tested again soon. Thank you ramakentesh for the article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjensen Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I like it myself. I tried it, stopped, and then picked it back up. I just (overall) feel a little better on it than without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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