Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Te Ji Gan Cao Pian)

Alias:
Licorice, Sweet Grass, Licorice Root, Glycyrrhiza Root and Rhizome

Properties:
Sweet, Neutral

Pharmacological Effects:

• Licorice (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) has the effects of tonifying the spleen and qi, moistening the lungs, relieving cough, detoxifying, and harmonizing the properties of other herbs.
• Licorice tonifies qi, boosts energy, and alleviates fatigue, commonly used to treat symptoms of qi deficiency, such as weakness, lethargy, and shortness of breath.
• Licorice moistens the lungs and relieves cough, especially effective for coughs and sore throats caused by wind-cold, wind-heat, or dryness.
• Licorice harmonizes the properties of other herbs, commonly used in compound formulas to enhance the synergistic effects of other ingredients and reduce side effects.
• Licorice has detoxifying properties, helping to expel toxins from the body, making it useful for treating poisoning and food poisoning.
• Licorice has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects, which help alleviate pain and swelling caused by inflammation.
• Additionally, Licorice has protective effects on the liver, helps regulate blood sugar, lower blood lipids, and has antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.