Licorice is a traditional Chinese medicine with the effect of tonifying the spleen and benefiting the qi, clearing heat and removing toxins, which is used for weak spleen and stomach, tiredness and fatigue, palpitation and shortness of breath and other diseases. Licorice in water has the above effects, but the active ingredients can be analyzed in the water of Chinese herbs are limited, and can not replace the drug treatment.
Licorice is sweet in taste and flat in nature, and it belongs to the heart, lung, spleen and stomach meridians. It has the effect of expelling phlegm and relieving cough, relieving pain (relieving urgent pain symptoms), and harmonizing various medicines (harmonizing the medicinal properties of different Chinese medicines). It is used for coughing with excessive phlegm, relief of the stomach and abdomen, and relief of toxicity and potency of medicines.
It is important to note that licorice should not be used in conjunction with seaweed, Kyoho-daigong, Hong-daigong, Gansui, and coriander. Moreover, licorice helps dampness and congestion, so it should not be used for people with dampness, fullness and edema. Large doses taken for a long time can lead to sodium retention, causing edema.
Licorice water can not replace the drug treatment, not recommended to blindly use licorice water, if you are not feeling well, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.