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What effect does licorice Angelica ginger have? What are the medical uses of licorice

Glycyrrhiza uralensis has the pharmacological effects of detoxification, expectorant, analgesic, antispasmodic and anticancer. In traditional Chinese medicine, licorice invigorates the spleen and Qi, nourishes cough and moistens the lung, slows down and detoxifies, and harmonizes all kinds of medicines. Clinical application is divided into 'raw' and 'honey fried'. So what is the effect of licorice, angelica and ginger? What are the medical uses of licorice?

taste: sweet, warm: pungent

Indications: invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation and relieving pain, moistening intestines and defecating. It is used for blood deficiency, dizziness, palpitation, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, deficiency cold abdominal pain, intestinal dry constipation, rheumatic arthralgia, falling injury, carbuncle and sore.

Use of licorice

Glycyrrhiza uralensis is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It has the pharmacological effects of detoxification, expectorant, analgesic, antispasmodic and anticancer. In traditional Chinese medicine, licorice invigorates the spleen and Qi, nourishes cough and moistens the lung, slows down and detoxifies, and harmonizes all kinds of medicines. Clinical application is divided into 'raw' and 'honey fried'. It is mainly used for sore throat, gangrene, sore, gastrointestinal ulcer, antidote and food poisoning, etc.; honey roast is mainly used for hypofunction of spleen and stomach, loose stool, fatigue, fever, cough and palpitation, etc.

Western Medicine Pharmacology found that licorice has the function of anti-inflammatory and anti allergic reaction, so it is mainly used as a moderator in western medicine clinic. It can relieve cough, expel phlegm, and treat sore throat and laryngitis; Glycyrrhiza or glycyrrhetinic acid has the effect of deoxycorticosterone, which has good effect on chronic adrenocortical hypofunction; Glycyrrhiza preparation can promote the formation and secretion of gastric mucus, prolong the life of epithelial cells, and has anti-inflammatory activity, which is commonly used in the treatment of chronic ulcer and duodenal ulcer; flavonoids of Glycyrrhiza have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and anti acid properties Licorice is also one of the main raw materials of Rendan.

Licorice is also widely used in the food industry, refined candy, preserves and chewing gum. Licorice extract is an emulsifier for making chocolate. It can also increase the taste and fragrance of beer, improve the consistency and color of black beer, make some soft drinks and liquors, and correct the taste of cigarettes. Licorice is also widely used in chemical industry and printing and dyeing industry.