Overview of the efficacy and functions of fried licorice

Fried licorice is a commonly used processed product in traditional Chinese medicine. It is made from raw licorice that is honey-roasted or stir-fried. It has the functions of tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi, clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving pain and relieving pain, and mediating medicinal properties.Its main functions include regulating weak spleen and stomach, relieving cough with excessive phlegm, reducing drug toxicity, and assisting in the treatment of palpitations and shortness of breath.Fried licorice has milder medicinal properties after being processed and is more suitable for long-term conditioning. It is often used as a key ingredient in "reconciling various medicines" in compound recipes.The following will give a detailed description of its core functions, applicable groups, compatible applications and precautions.

The core effect of nourishing the spleen and replenishing qi

Fried licorice has a particularly outstanding spleen-tonifying effect and is suitable for symptoms such as loss of appetite and fatigue caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach.Modern research shows that its active ingredient glycyrrhizin can promote the secretion of digestive juices and enhance intestinal peristalsis (

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"Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 Edition

).In addition, the fried licorice after honey roasting has a stronger tonic effect and is often combined with Codonopsis pilosula and Atractylodes macrocephala, such as the classic prescription "Sijunzi Decoction", which is used to improve Qi deficiency constitution.It should be noted that people with excessive dampness and heat should use it with caution to avoid dampness and qi stagnation.

Clearing heat, detoxifying and relieving cough and reducing phlegm

Fried licorice has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and can relieve sore throat and cough due to lung heat.The flavonoids it contains have anti-inflammatory activity and can inhibit respiratory pathogens (

cited literature

Zhang Zhongjing's "Treatise on Febrile Diseases"

).In clinical practice, it is often used together with platycodon and almonds, such as "Ganjie Decoction", which is effective for treating thick and sticky phlegm or dry cough without phlegm.Fried licorice after roasting with honey has a better effect on moisturizing the lungs and is suitable for patients with dry cough in autumn and winter, but patients with diabetes should avoid the honey-roasted variety.

Reconciling medicinal properties and precautions

Fried licorice can alleviate the toxicity of drugs such as aconite and rhubarb in compound recipes, so it is known as the "old man of the country".However, long-term excessive use may lead to water and sodium retention, and patients with high blood pressure should follow medical advice.In addition, it has "eighteen anti" taboos with seaweed and kansui and cannot be used together.It is recommended that the daily dosage be controlled at 3-10 grams, and children and pregnant women should take it under the guidance of a physician.

Summary and reasonable application suggestions

Stir-fried licorice integrates replenishing, detoxifying and harmonizing, and is one of the representatives of "medicine and food come from the same origin" in traditional Chinese medicine.According to different symptoms, you need to choose raw licorice or processed products. For example, it is better to use raw licorice to clear away heat, and it is better to use honey to replenish deficiency.It can be used with red dates and wolfberry instead of tea in daily life, but it cannot replace drug treatment.Only when used rationally can its value of "harmonizing hundreds of medicines" be brought into play to help health.

Quote sources:1. "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 edition (State Pharmacopoeia Committee) 2. Zhang Zhongjing's "Treatise on Febrile Diseases" (Medical Scientist of the Eastern Han Dynasty) 3. "Chinese Materia Medica" (edited by Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)