Plant Comparison

Licorice root vs Greater Plantain

A side-by-side comparison of two medicinal plants — every documented constituent, action, use, safety note and cited source, assembled automatically from the Omnia Sana database.

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Plant ALicorice rootGlycyrrhiza glabraFabaceaeFull monograph →
Plant BGreater PlantainPlantago majorPlantaginaceaeFull monograph →

At a glance

Licorice root and Greater Plantain: they share 9 indicated uses (arthritis / joint pain, bronchitis, cough, …); 5 pharmacological actions in common.

Licorice rootGreater Plantain
Constituents35
Pharmacological actions713
Indicated uses1415
Safety notes25
Cited sources2054
Indicated uses
Only Licorice root
Acid refluxCold & fluIndigestionMenstrual crampsMuscle spasm
Shared (9)
Arthritis / joint painBronchitisCoughImmune supportInfection (general)Inflammation (general)Respiratory supportSkin irritationWounds
Only Greater Plantain
BruisingConstipationDiarrhoeaSore throatCancer (anticancer research)Cardiovascular / heart health
Pharmacological actions
Only Licorice root
AntispasmodicGastroprotective
Shared (5)
Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntiviralExpectorantImmunomodulator / immune support
Only Greater Plantain
AntioxidantAstringentDemulcent (soothing mucilage)LaxativeVulnerary (wound healing)Anticancer (preclinical)Analgesic (pain relief)Antifungal

Evidence face-off — shared uses

ConditionLicorice rootGreater PlantainVerdict
Arthritis / joint pain1/101/10Comparable evidence
Bronchitis1/101/10Comparable evidence
Cough1/101/10Comparable evidence
Immune support1/102/10Comparable evidence
Infection (general)1/101/10Comparable evidence
Inflammation (general)1/101/10Comparable evidence
Respiratory support1/101/10Comparable evidence
Skin irritation1/101/10Comparable evidence
Wounds1/102/10Comparable evidence

Evidence scores (1–10) are computed from the tier of each cited source. “Comparable” means the two scores are within one point. Follow a score to its detailed sources.

Key Constituents

Triterpenoid saponins (glycyrrhizin/glycyrrhizic acid)[1]

The principal sweet-tasting compound, about 50 times sweeter than sucrose; responsible for the anti-inflammatory, antiviral and gastroprotective activity and also for the pseudoaldosteronism risk on prolonged high-dose use.

SaponinsGlycyrrhizin
Flavonoids and isoflavones (liquiritin, glabridin)[1]

Antioxidant and antimicrobial polyphenols, including the skin-lightening compound glabridin.

Flavonoids
Coumarins and sterols[1]

Minor supporting constituents of the root.

Iridoid glycosides (aucubin, catalpol)[1, 36]

Characteristic iridoids of Plantago major.

Iridoid glycosidesGlycosides
Caffeic acid esters (plantamajoside, acteoside/verbascoside)[1, 36]

Polyphenolic esters contributing to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.

Caffeic acidVerbascoside (acteoside)
Flavonoids (baicalein, luteolin, hispidulin)[1]

Flavonoid constituents of the leaf.

FlavonoidsLuteolin
Allantoin[36]

Cell-proliferative compound supporting wound healing.

Allantoin
Mucilage and triterpenes (ursolic and oleanolic acid)[1, 36]

Demulcent mucilage plus anti-inflammatory triterpenes.

Terpenes / terpenoidsMucilage

Pharmacological Actions

Anti-inflammatory[1, 3, 4, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15]
Antimicrobial[8, 13, 14, 15]
Antispasmodic[13, 14, 15]

Antispasmodic (cramp easing)

Antiviral[13, 14, 15]
Expectorant[13, 14, 15]
Gastroprotective[13, 14, 15]
Immunomodulator / immune support[13, 14, 15]
Anti-inflammatory[7, 8, 29, 30, 31, 39, 40, 41]
Antimicrobial[1, 9, 32, 35]
Antioxidant[1, 11, 12, 23, 24, 34, 39, 40, 41]
Astringent[37, 38]

Astringent (diarrhoea)

Demulcent (soothing mucilage)[6, 13, 37, 38]

Demulcent / expectorant (coughs, catarrh, irritated airways)

Expectorant[2, 10, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41]

Demulcent / expectorant (coughs, catarrh, irritated airways)

Laxative[2, 13, 38]

Bulk laxative (mucilaginous seeds)

Vulnerary (wound healing)[3, 4, 5, 25, 26, 27, 28, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42]

Vulnerary (wound healing) - fresh leaf poultice

Immunomodulator / immune support[16, 17, 18, 19, 20]
Antiviral[16, 33]
Anticancer (preclinical)[16, 21, 22]
Analgesic (pain relief)[30]
Antifungal[35]

Traditional & Indicated Uses

Acid reflux[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from gastroprotective action

Evidence: 1
Label: Acid reflux
Arthritis / joint pain[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1
Label: Arthritis / joint pain
Bronchitis[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from expectorant action

Evidence: 1
Label: Bronchitis
Cold & flu[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from antiviral action

Evidence: 1
Label: Cold & flu
Cough[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from expectorant action

Evidence: 1
Label: Cough
Immune support[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10
Evidence: 1
Label: Immune support
Indigestion[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from gastroprotective action

Evidence: 1
Label: Indigestion
Infection (general)[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

Evidence: 1
Label: Infection (general)
Inflammation (general)[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1
Label: Inflammation (general)
Menstrual cramps[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from antispasmodic action

Evidence: 1
Label: Menstrual cramps
Muscle spasm[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from antispasmodic action

Evidence: 1
Label: Muscle spasm
Respiratory support[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from expectorant action

Evidence: 1
Label: Respiratory support
Skin irritation[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1
Label: Skin irritation
Wounds[13, 14, 15]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

Evidence: 1
Label: Wounds
Arthritis / joint pain[39, 40, 41]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1
Label: Arthritis / joint pain
Bronchitis[37, 38, 39, 40, 41]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from expectorant action

Evidence: 1
Label: Bronchitis
Bruising[36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from vulnerary action

Evidence: 1
Label: Bruising
Constipation[38]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from laxative action

Evidence: 1
Label: Constipation
Cough[37, 38]Traditional · 1/10

Demulcent / expectorant (coughs, catarrh, irritated airways)

Evidence: 1
Label: Cough
Diarrhoea[37, 38]Traditional · 1/10

Astringent (diarrhoea)

Evidence: 1
Label: Diarrhoea
Infection (general)[1]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

Evidence: 1
Label: Infection (general)
Inflammation (general)[39, 40, 41]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1
Label: Inflammation (general)
Respiratory support[37, 38, 39, 40, 41]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from expectorant action

Evidence: 1
Label: Respiratory support
Skin irritation[39, 40, 41]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 1
Label: Skin irritation
Sore throat[37, 38]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from demulcent action

Evidence: 1
Label: Sore throat
Wounds[25, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42]Traditional · 2/10

inferred from vulnerary action

Evidence: 2
Label: Wounds
Immune support[16]Traditional · 2/10

P. major extract showed immunomodulatory, antiviral and cytotoxic effects in vitro.

Evidence: 2
Label: Immune support
Cancer (anticancer research)[21]Traditional · 2/10

P. major extracts/compounds inhibited proliferation of cancer cell lines (preclinical).

Evidence: 2
Label: Cancer (anticancer research)
Cardiovascular / heart health[23, 24]Traditional · 2/10

Plantamajoside attenuated cardiac fibrosis via AGEs/RAGE inhibition (preclinical).

Evidence: 2
Label: Cardiovascular / heart health

Safety, Cautions & Contraindications

Safety note[13, 14, 15]Caution

Avoid prolonged use of whole licorice root in large doses. May cause pseudoaldosteronism (hypertension, oedema, hypokalaemia). Contraindicated in hypertension, renal failure, liver disease, hypokalaemia, and pregnancy. DGL form is safer for prolonged gastric use. Interactions with antihypertensives, diuretics, and corticosteroids.

Safety note[13, 14, 15, 16]Caution

Duke (2002) rates licorice as ++ and documents extensive activities. Glycyrrhizin (the key compound) has anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antiviral, and adrenal-stimulant properties. Duke highlights an important safety concern: chronic use of licorice can cause pseudoaldosteronism — sodium retention, potassium loss, edema, and hypertension — due to glycyrrhizin's inhibition of cortisol metabolism. This effect is typically seen with >50 g licorice/day for more than 6 weeks. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) avoids this side effect. Dose: 5–15 g dried root daily. Contraindicated in hypertension, kidney disease, low potassium, liver cirrhosis, and in combination with diuretics or corticosteroids (Duke, 2002).

Safety note[39, 40, 41]Caution

Extremely safe; one of the most widely used edible and medicinal plants in the world. Psyllium seeds (closely related) are well-studied as a bulk laxative but should always be taken with adequate water. Allergic reactions are rare but possible. No significant drug interactions documented at normal doses.

Safety note[39, 40, 41, 43]Info

Duke (2002) rates plantain as ++ and notes anti-inflammatory, antitussive, antiatherosclerotic, and COX-2-inhibitory activities at the experimental level (score 1). The seeds (psyllium) of related species have clinical evidence for cholesterol reduction and as bulk laxatives, though entries here apply to the leaf. Dose: leaf as tea or poultice for wounds, sore throat, and bronchial conditions. Duke notes the plant is generally safe with anti-inflammatory topical use well-supported in traditional practice. Commission E approved plantain (ribwort species) for catarrh and wound healing (Duke, 2002).

Safety note[36, 38]Info

Generally regarded as safe as food and in customary medicinal use; allergic reactions are uncommon, though the abundant wind-borne pollen can aggravate hay fever in sensitive people.

Safety note[36, 44]Info

Correct identification is essential and material should be gathered away from roadsides, sprayed lawns and other contaminated ground; deep or infected wounds warrant proper medical care.

Safety note[45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54]Info

Additional omniasana.bio sources cited for Plantago major (identification, distribution, foraging, traditional use and supporting evidence; see bibliography).

External Ids

Gbif: 2965732
Wikidata: Q257106
Gbif: 3189767
Wikidata: Q157154

Botanical Description

Herbaceous perennial legume with pinnately compound leaves of small, oval, slightly sticky leaflets. Pale blue-violet to lilac pea-like flowers are borne in loose spikes, followed by small, flattened, oblong pods. The sweet-tasting rhizome and root system, brownish-grey outside and bright yellow inside, is the medicinal part, spreading extensively underground via stolons.[1]

Height: 1-1.5 m
Habit: Herbaceous perennial legume, spreading by underground stolons
Leaves: Pinnately compound, small oval leaflets, slightly sticky
Flowers: Pale blue-violet to lilac, pea-like, in loose spikes
Stem: Erect, branching
Root: Extensive, sweet-tasting rhizome and root system, brownish-grey outside, bright yellow inside
Fruit: Small, flattened, oblong pod
Flowering Period: June-August

Low, rosette-forming perennial herb (Plantaginaceae) with broad, oval to rounded leaves marked by 5-9 prominent parallel ribs, borne on long, channelled petioles. Slender, leafless flowering spikes rise from the rosette bearing tiny, densely packed greenish flowers, followed by small seed capsules.[36]

Height: Low rosette; flowering spikes 10-40 cm
Habit: Low rosette-forming perennial herb
Leaves: Broad, oval to rounded, 5-9-ribbed, long-petioled
Flowers: Tiny, densely packed, greenish, in slender spikes
Stem: Slender, leafless flowering spike
Root: Fibrous perennial rootstock
Fruit: Small seed capsule
Flowering Period: June-September

Habitat

Grows in dry, sunny, deep-soiled sites, riverbanks and open scrub; native to the Mediterranean region and Western to Central Asia, and cultivated widely for its root.[1]

Native to Europe and temperate Asia and now one of the most widespread naturalised weeds worldwide (the name 'waybread', or historically 'white man's foot', reflects its spread along paths and trails); thrives on compacted, disturbed ground such as paths, lawns and roadsides.[36]

Harvesting

The root and rhizome are dug in autumn from plants at least three to four years old, when glycyrrhizin content is highest, then cleaned and dried; sold whole, cut, or as processed extract.[1]

Parts: Root
Season: Autumn, from mature (3-4+ year) plants

Leaves are gathered fresh throughout the growing season, especially for poultice use; seed is collected in autumn once ripe.[36]

Parts: Leaf, Seed
Season: Leaf throughout the growing season; seed in autumn

Traditional Uses

Licorice root is one of the oldest and most widely used herbs in the world, with a documented history across Chinese, Ayurvedic, Greek and European traditional medicine as a soothing demulcent and expectorant for coughs and sore throat, a gastroprotective remedy for stomach discomfort and ulcers, and a harmonising, sweetening addition to herbal formulas.[1]

Greater plantain is one of the most widely used wound herbs across world folk-medicine traditions, applied fresh as a poultice to cuts, stings and insect bites, and taken as a tea for cough, digestive upset and mild diarrhoea. Modern reviews confirm broad anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant and wound-healing activity supporting these traditional uses.[1, 36]

Preparations

Decoction[1]

Dried root simmered in water as a traditional soothing, expectorant and gastroprotective tea.

Standardised extract[1]

Root extract standardised to glycyrrhizin content, taken as capsules or lozenges.

Fresh leaf poultice[36]

Crushed or chewed fresh leaf applied directly to wounds, stings and insect bites - the classic traditional first-aid use.

Infusion (tea)[37, 38]

Dried leaf steeped in hot water for cough, digestive complaints and mild diarrhoea.

Seed (bulk fibre)[38]

The mucilaginous seed, related to psyllium, used traditionally as a mild bulk laxative.

Dosage

Whole root/decoction[12]

The EU herbal monograph gives, for adults and elderly, 1.5-2 g of the comminuted root in 150 mL of boiling water as an infusion or decoction 2 to 4 times daily, taken one cup after meals; a soft extract (DER 1:0.4-0.5) at 32 mg 2-3 times daily, not exceeding 160 mg daily, is also listed. The monograph directs that it is NOT to be used for more than 4 weeks, and is not recommended under 18 years - the duration limit matters because prolonged licorice use causes pseudoaldosteronism (sodium and water retention, potassium loss, raised blood pressure). Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is preferred where prolonged use is intended. Educational reference only, not a prescription.

Leaf tea / poultice[39, 40, 41]

Duke (2002): leaf taken as a tea, or used fresh as a poultice, for wounds, sore throat and bronchial conditions. Educational reference only, not a prescription.

References

REF-0826, REF-0827, REF-0828, REF-2187, REF-2188, REF-2189, REF-2190, REF-2191, REF-2192, REF-2193, REF-2194
REF-0354, REF-1758, REF-1759, REF-1760, REF-1761, REF-1762, REF-1763, REF-1764, REF-1765, REF-1766, REF-1767, REF-1768, REF-1769, REF-2993, REF-2994, REF-2995, REF-2996, REF-2997, REF-2998, REF-2999, REF-3000, REF-3001, REF-3002, REF-3003, REF-3004, REF-3005, REF-3006, REF-3007, REF-3008, REF-3009, REF-3010, REF-3011, REF-3012, REF-3013, REF-3014

Drug Class Interactions

Safety note[17, 18, 19, 20]Caution
Drug Class: antihypertensives
Mechanism: Licorice (glycyrrhizic acid) can cause sodium retention, potassium loss and raised blood pressure (pseudoaldosteronism), which can oppose blood-pressure medicines. Meta-analyses of randomised trials confirm that glycyrrhizic acid raises systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and a crossover trial found this even at a low daily dose (100 mg). Avoid regular or high licorice intake if you take blood-pressure medicines.
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-03
Safety note[17, 18]Caution
Drug Class: cardiac-glycosides
Mechanism: Licorice-induced potassium loss can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity; a meta-analysis confirms licorice lowers plasma potassium, and low potassium makes the heart more sensitive to cardiac glycosides. Avoid regular or high intake.
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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-03
Safety note[18]Caution
Drug Class: diuretics
Mechanism: Licorice (glycyrrhizic acid) causes the body to lose potassium; combined with potassium-wasting water tablets (thiazide or loop diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide or furosemide) this can add up to dangerously low potassium, which a meta-analysis confirms licorice lowers. Licorice also works against potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone by mimicking aldosterone. Avoid regular or high licorice intake with any diuretic.
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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-03

Not documented

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Outcome: none-known
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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07

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