First, the efficacy of licorice
1, expectorant and antitussive
The most common usage of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch is expectorant and cough relieving. It can be taken alone or combined with other drugs, and has a very obvious effect on treating wind-heat, wind-cold, phlegm-heat and cough. When someone coughs, they will put a piece of licorice in the innermost part to relieve the cough.
2. Stomach qi
Licorice. It also has a good effect on people with spleen and stomach qi deficiency. Licorice. It is often used to treat heart-qi deficiency, heavy pulse and palpitation. It is often used with Guizhi, Dangshen and Baizhu. Make decoction.
Step 3 clear away heat and toxic materials
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch has a good effect for both internal and external use, and can treat sore throat and carbuncle. When it is used to treat sore throat, licorice is often used with platycodon grandiflorum to make soup. When treating carbuncle and sore, it is often used with honeysuckle and forsythia, which has the effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials.
Step 4 relieve stomach pain
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch can also be used to treat stomach pain, abdominal pain and other diseases. It is often used with Radix Paeoniae Alba in treatment and can be decocted to strengthen the curative effect of acute contracture pain. But be sure to pay attention to the dosage and take it under the guidance of a doctor.
Second, the role of licorice
1, antiallergic
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects, and can protect inflamed throat and tracheal mucosa after taking it. Glycyrrhrizae Radix extract and glycyrrhizic acid from Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. Can reduce some toxicity.
2, reconcile the medicinal properties
When taking some drugs with strong medicinal properties, licorice can play a role in neutralizing the medicinal properties and avoid excessive stimulation to the stomach. For example, it is used to reconcile the purgative effect of rhubarb and mirabilite.
3. Improve menopausal symptoms
When female menopause comes, it will bring many bad symptoms, such as glycyrrhizin in licorice. It has the function of balancing the hormone content in women and is a hormone-like compound. It is best for menopausal women to consult a professional doctor when taking it.
4. Inhibit tumor
Glycyrrhrizae Radix contains hypoacid, which can block tumor growth induced by carcinogens and play a role in inhibiting and preventing cancer. But don't just take it because of cancer. It should be done under the guidance of a doctor. Because licorice is more common, it is necessary to understand the efficacy and contraindications of licorice when taking it to avoid problems.
Third, the taboo of taking licorice
1, avoid long-term use.
Canned licorice should not be taken for a long time, otherwise it will affect the gastrointestinal health. After all, it's drugs, three points poison. If you take licorice for a long time, it may also lead to addiction to this Chinese medicine. Be sure to pay attention
2. Avoid taking too much.
Excessive use of any medicinal materials is unacceptable. Excessive use of licorice will do harm to the body and even affect the respiratory system. Therefore, when taking licorice, we must grasp the discretion, especially children, and remember not to overdo it.
3, avoid allergies.
If you are allergic to licorice, you must not take it, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. Therefore, when taking licorice. Be sure to do an allergic reaction test. If you are not allergic, please take it under the guidance of a doctor.
Conclusion:
After reading the above, I believe everyone should know the benefits and taboos of taking licorice. As long as it is medicine, it is best to take it under the guidance of a doctor, but you can't eat it casually.