The efficacy and function of licorice

Do you know about Licorice? It is a common medicinal material. Generally, Licorice is used as raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about Licorice.

[Other names] Xanthium sibiricum, wolfberry, wolfberry, dog licorice

[Source] Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora Maxim., a plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza in the Leguminosae family, is used as medicine with its roots and fruits . The roots can be harvested all year round; the fruits are harvested when they mature in autumn and winter and are sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】Sweet, spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】Fruit sequence: promotes lactation. Used for lack of milk.

[Usage and Dosage] 2 to 3 qian of inflorescence; appropriate amount of root for external use, decocted in water for fumigation and washing.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

In the above, we introduced what is licorice, and understood the effects and functions of licorice. Licorice can improve our immunity. Licorice also has a therapeutic effect in health care and has many benefits to our body.