The efficacy and function of bitter licorice

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and licorice is one of them. In order for bitter licorice to play its role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master its consumption method, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Alias] Sophora flavescens (Inner Mongolia Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the root of the legume plant Sophora alopecuroides . Dig up in summer and autumn, slice and dry in the sun.

【Habitat distribution】 Produced in Inner Mongolia.

[Properties] The dried roots are long cylindrical and slightly curved. They are usually cut into small pieces about 15 to 20 cm long and about 0.8 to 2 cm in diameter. The surface is brown to brown, rough, with obvious longitudinal wrinkles and cracks, with transverse lenticels, and sometimes with root marks. It is hard and not easy to break. The cross section is fibrous and light yellow. The wood of the flat cross section is arranged radially and has cracks. The smell is weak and the taste is bitter.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Treat dysentery, eczema, toothache and cough.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian. For external use: decoct in water for washing or grind into powder for application.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating dysentery: 50 cents each of bitter bean root and dandelion. Decoction in water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Above we introduced what bitter licorice is. We know that bitter licorice is a common Chinese herbal medicine. It has good health and wellness effects. It has many benefits to the human body and can relieve many symptoms. How about it, do you understand?