DeDe DGL Licorice (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice) is a specially processed, safe form of licorice root designed exclusively for long-term digestive tract healing. As a herbal pharmacist, I always distinguish DGL from regular licorice because their uses, safety profiles, and target benefits are completely different. While regular licorice focuses on adrenal and cortisol support, DGL is the gold-standard … Read more
Licorice root is not universally safe for daily long-term use—and the answer depends entirely on which type of licorice you are taking. As a herbal pharmacist, this is one of the most frequently asked safety questions. The simple rule: DGL licorice is safe for daily use, while regular full-spectrum licorice is NOT safe for continuous … Read more
Licorice root offers powerful natural benefits for digestion, adrenal health, cortisol balance, and inflammation relief, but improper long-term use can cause noticeable side effects. As a herbal pharmacist, I see many clients experience avoidable issues simply because they confuse regular licorice with DGL licorice or use full-spectrum licorice non-stop without cycling. Nearly all licorice root … Read more
Licorice root can raise blood pressure—but only the regular, full-spectrum version. As a herbal pharmacist, this is the number one safety question I get about licorice, and the confusion almost always comes from mixing up regular licorice and DGL licorice. These two forms act completely differently on your blood pressure and electrolyte balance. Disclaimer: This … Read more
Licorice root is one of the most versatile, multi-benefit medicinal herbs used in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern Western herbal therapy. As a herbal pharmacist, I often call licorice a “natural body balancer” because it doesn’t just treat single symptoms—it repairs, soothes, and regulates multiple systems in your body. Many people only know licorice … Read more
Nestled between the Tengger Desert and Badain Jaran Desert in Hexi Corridor, Minqin County of Gansu Province generates one of China’s most distinguished Daodi medicinal materials — Minqin Licorice. Officially approved as National Geographical Indication Protection Product in 2010 (Announcement No.110 of AQSIQ), it stands out in global herbal markets for distinctive appearance, high‑content active … Read more
Chronic and acute inflammation are the root triggers of most common human discomforts and chronic conditions, including skin irritation, respiratory issues, digestive inflammation, joint soreness, and hormonal inflammatory reactions. Acute inflammation is the body’s short-term defensive response to injury or infection, while low-grade chronic inflammation silently damages tissues, weakens immunity, and accelerates aging. Licorice root … Read more
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, including oral herpes (cold sores) and genital herpes, are characterized by recurrent outbreaks of painful, blistering, itchy lesions triggered by viral reactivation, immune weakness, stress, fatigue, or hormonal fluctuations. Once contracted, the herpes virus remains latent in nerve cells, leading to frequent flare-ups that disrupt daily life and skin health. … Read more
The liver is the body’s primary detoxification organ, responsible for filtering toxins, metabolizing hormones, breaking down fats, and eliminating metabolic waste. Chronic stress, alcohol intake, processed diets, medication burden, and inflammation can all cause liver congestion, oxidative damage, and elevated liver enzymes. Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is one of the most well-documented hepatoprotective herbs in … Read more
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory skin disorder characterized by rapid, overactive skin cell turnover, persistent red scaly plaques, silvery flaking, intense itching, and dry cracked skin. It is triggered by immune system dysregulation, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and genetic predisposition. Conventional psoriasis treatments such as topical steroids, immunosuppressants, and synthetic anti-inflammatory drugs often carry … Read more
