How much licorice should be soaked in water?

It is best to put 3 to 5 grams of licorice in water each time. Generally, it is better to use warm water to brew it. It can play the role of clearing away heat and detoxification, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, and can play a better role in the treatment of diseases.

Licorice is a common ingredient for soaking in water. It is usually used to soak in water and drink, which can play a health-care role. When soaking in water, the specific amount to put in can be determined according to personal needs. Under normal circumstances, it is best to put 3 to 5 grams of licorice at a time. Due to the different quality of licorice purchased, there will be certain differences in weight. It is not advisable to put too much licorice each time, and avoid long-term use to avoid affecting personal health. Licorice is sweet and neutral in nature. It is rich in glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizic acid, bioalkali, flavonoids, glycyrrhetinic acid, amino acids and polysaccharides. Long-term and large-dose consumption of licorice can lead to water and sodium retention, which can cause edema in the body.

The taste of licorice is somewhat bitter. When drinking licorice in water, you can add a certain amount of auxiliary materials to improve it. For example, you can use hay and hawthorn together to boil water to drink, which can help digestion, strengthen the stomach, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and can improve loss of appetite caused by weak spleen and stomach. It is generally better to drink licorice soaked in water immediately after it is soaked. The temperature should not be too hot so as not to affect the medicinal effect of the licorice.