Wild licorice (a common Chinese herbal medicine)

Wild licorice, also known as wild chamomile, wild sugarcane, licorice, licorice, grass sugarcane and so on. , is a common Chinese herbal medicine. The root and rhizome of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch are the main medicinal parts, which have the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, moistening lung and relieving cough, invigorating spleen and appetizing, diuresis and detumescence. And widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. Let's take a look at the relevant knowledge and operation steps of wild licorice.

First, the pharmacological effects of wild licorice

The roots and rhizomes of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch contain glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, volatile oil and other active components, which have pharmacological effects such as clearing away heat and toxic materials, moistening lung and relieving cough, invigorating spleen and appetizing, diuresis and detumescence. Among them, glycyrrhizic acid is the main effective component of wild licorice, which has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation and anti-tumor effects.

Second, the application scope of wild licorice

Wild licorice is widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, and its main application scope includes:

1. Treat respiratory diseases, such as cough and asthma.

2. Treat gastrointestinal diseases such as gastrointestinal dysfunction and dyspepsia.

3. Treat liver diseases such as hepatitis and liver cirrhosis.

4. Treat nephritis, urinary tract infection and other urinary system diseases.

5. Treat dermatoses and allergic diseases.

Third, the operation steps of wild licorice

1. Select

The picking time of wild licorice is generally in spring and autumn, when the medicinal components of wild licorice are high. When picking, you should choose wild licorice growing in pollution-free mountainous areas or grasslands, and avoid picking wild licorice growing beside roads or around industrial areas.

Dry in the sun

The picked wild licorice should be dried to 80% dryness, then washed with clear water and dried for later use.

Step 3: decoct medicine.

Cut the dried wild licorice into small pieces, put it in a pot and add water to decoct until the water turns yellow.

Make drugs

The decocted wild licorice can be made into different medicines, such as wild licorice granules and wild licorice oral liquid.

Iv. Matters needing attention of wild licorice

1. Wild licorice should not be used in large quantities for a long time, so as not to cause adverse reactions such as water and sodium retention and hypertension.

2. Pregnant women and lactating women should use wild licorice carefully.

3. Wild licorice has certain toxicity, so we should pay attention to the dosage.