What are the side effects of Chinese medicine licorice?

Everyone has some understanding of the traditional Chinese medicine licorice. Licorice can clear away heat and detoxify, and it can also moisten the lungs and relieve coughs. Some medicines for treating sore throats contain licorice ingredients. Although licorice is a traditional Chinese medicine that can treat diseases, it also has certain side effects. If the relevant knowledge is not mastered correctly, it is very likely that some accidents caused by excessive consumption will occur during drug treatment.

Licorice's benefits include treating coughs, stomach ulcers, mouth ulcers, ileitis, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and Crohn's disease. Licorice is one of the most commonly used medicines in clinical practice. Licorice is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and belongs to the twelve meridians. It is a tonic Chinese herbal medicine.

Suggestions: It is OK to drink it occasionally with water, but it is not suitable for long-term and large-scale use. No more than 4 times a week is best.

Glycyrrhizic acid in licorice extract can cause a condition called pseudohyperaldosteronism, which is characterized by high levels of a hormone called aldosterone in the body. Normally, this hormone helps balance potassium and sodium levels in the body. High levels of this hormone can block sodium excretion and cause potassium to be excreted in the urine, leading to increased blood pressure and muscle damage. Loss of potassium can cause the heart and muscles to function abnormally. It also causes water retention, resulting in edema. Excessive use of licorice by pregnant women can cause heavy bleeding and even premature birth.

The traditional Chinese medicine licorice has many side effects, so when we are treating related diseases, we must take it according to the doctor's instructions. Excessive or long-term use will not double the effect on the cure of the disease. On the contrary, the side effects of licorice will have a certain impact on our body. Pregnant women in particular need to pay more attention.