Licorice Plus™ — DGL Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice, Lemon Balm & Slippery Elm for Gastric Mucosal Comfort & Digestive Wellness
Licorice Plus™ is a carefully formulated three-ingredient chewable tablet combining the most trusted form of licorice for digestive support — deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) — with two of the most well-established traditional botanical demulcents for gastrointestinal comfort: Lemon Balm and Slippery Elm. Natural licorice flavour, sweetened with Good & Sweet® stevia.*
Serving size is 1 chewable tablet, 90 servings per container.
What's inside and why it matters
DGL Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Root Extract 10:1 (Glycyrrhiza glabra L. & Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. Ex DC, 400mg per tablet)
DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) is a specially processed form of licorice root from which glycyrrhizin — the compound responsible for licorice's blood pressure-elevating effects at high doses — has been removed. This processing makes DGL safe for long-term daily use without the cardiovascular and electrolyte concerns associated with standard licorice extracts, while preserving the full spectrum of licorice's digestive demulcent and mucosal support compounds.*
This formula uses a 10:1 concentrated extract — equivalent to 4,000mg of raw licorice root per tablet — blending two species of licorice: Glycyrrhiza glabra (Western licorice, the primary species used in Western herbal medicine) and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese licorice, a key herb in traditional Chinese medicine). Both species contain the flavonoids, saponins, and polysaccharides that give licorice its well-documented role in supporting normal gastric mucosal integrity and healthy digestive comfort.*
DGL's mechanism of action involves stimulating the production of mucin — the gel-forming protein that forms the protective mucus layer lining the gastric mucosa — and supporting the normal maintenance of healthy mucous membrane cells. The chewable format is deliberate: contact between the DGL and the oral and upper gastrointestinal mucosa begins immediately upon chewing, supporting mucosal protection from the very first point of contact.*
Lemon Balm Leaf Extract 4:1 (Melissa officinalis, 200mg per tablet)
A 4:1 concentrated extract equivalent to 800mg of raw lemon balm leaf per tablet. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) has a centuries-long tradition of use in European herbal medicine for digestive and nervous system support — and it is the interconnection between these two systems that makes lemon balm a particularly thoughtful inclusion alongside DGL.*
Lemon Balm supports normal digestive function through its carminative and antispasmodic properties, helping support normal smooth muscle relaxation in the gastrointestinal tract. It also supports normal nervous system calm — relevant because the gut-brain axis means that psychological tension frequently manifests as gastrointestinal discomfort. Lemon Balm's dual digestive and nervine properties address both dimensions of digestive comfort simultaneously.*
Slippery Elm Inner Bark (Ulmus rubra Muhl., 100mg per tablet)
Slippery Elm inner bark is one of the most widely used traditional demulcent botanicals in North American herbal medicine — its mucilaginous inner bark produces a gel-like substance when exposed to water that coats and soothes mucous membranes throughout the gastrointestinal tract. This mucilage forms a protective layer over the oesophageal, gastric, and intestinal mucosal lining, supporting normal mucosal comfort and healthy gut barrier integrity from throat to colon.*
At 100mg, slippery elm provides the formula's primary direct mucosal coating action — complementing DGL's mucin-stimulating effect with direct physical mucosal protection, and Lemon Balm's smooth muscle soothing action.*
Why DGL rather than standard licorice
Standard licorice root contains glycyrrhizin — a compound that, at high doses or with long-term use, can cause fluid retention, elevated blood pressure, and potassium loss through mineralocorticoid-like activity. DGL removes glycyrrhizin, making it appropriate for daily use without these concerns. The digestive and mucosal support properties of licorice are retained; the systemic hormonal effects are not. For anyone using a licorice-based formula regularly for digestive comfort, DGL is the clinically appropriate choice.*
At a glance — what this formula supports
- Normal gastric mucosal integrity and healthy mucous membrane maintenance via DGL*
- Digestive comfort and normal gut mucosal comfort via Slippery Elm demulcent activity*
- Normal GI smooth muscle relaxation and digestive ease via Lemon Balm*
- Normal nervous system calm relevant to gut-brain axis digestive wellness via Lemon Balm*
- Oesophageal and gastric mucosal comfort support via the chewable delivery form*
Quality you can verify
Every batch of Licorice Plus™ is manufactured in a GMP-certified facility, 100% vegetarian, non-GMO, and third-party tested for purity and potency. Features CANTAB® Plus (JRS Pharma LP) and Good & Sweet® stevia (Phyto Tech Corp). Natural licorice flavour.
90 chewable tablets per bottle.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Warnings
WARNING: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your physician before using this product. If you have a gastrointestinal condition or are taking medications, consult your healthcare provider before use. This product uses DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) and does not contain the glycyrrhizin found in standard licorice extracts.
