What are the functions and effects of licorice?

Of course, we cannot ignore the effects and functions of licorice, because in life, it is actually widely used. It can help us replenish the spleen and qi, and it also has a good effect of relieving pain and clearing away heat and detoxifying.

1. Nourish the spleen and replenish qi

It is used for heart qi deficiency, palpitations, irregular pulse, spleen and stomach qi deficiency, fatigue, etc.

2. Relieve pain

It is used for stomachache, abdominal pain, and acute pain in the gastrocnemius muscle spasm, etc. It is often used together with peony, which can significantly enhance the efficacy of treating acute pain in the spasm, such as Peony and Licorice Decoction.

3. Expectorant and cough relieving

Licorice has the effect of relieving cough and reducing phlegm. It is used to treat cough with excessive phlegm, asthma, and difficulty in expelling sticky phlegm caused by bronchitis and emphysema.

4. Clear away heat and detoxify

It is used for carbuncle, sore throat, dampness and toxins, and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It can also be used to reduce the detoxification effect of other Chinese medicines.

5. Harmonize various medicines

Used to moderate the potency of certain medicines. For example, this product is used in the Chengqi Decoction to alleviate the laxative effect of rhubarb and Glauber's salt and their irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, this product is often used to harmonize various medicines in many prescriptions.