Basic information about licorice:
(1)Scientific name and alternative names: The scientific name of licorice is Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as sweet root, sweet grass, and national elder, etc
(2)Morphological characteristics: Licorice grows to a height of 30 to 120 centimeters, with an upright stem and many branches. Odd-pinnate compound leaves, with ovate or nearly round leaflets. The racemes are axillary, and the flowers are purple, blue-purple, white or yellow, etc. The pod is linear-oblong, curved in a sickle-like or ring-like shape, and the seeds are dark green or black. The flowering period is from June to August, and the fruiting period is from July to October.
(3)Distribution range: It is distributed in many places in China such as Gansu, Liaoning and Shandong, as well as in countries like Russia, Mongolia and India. It often grows in dry sandy areas, sandy riverbanks, etc., and is suitable for growing in neutral or slightly alkaline sandy soil.
medicinal value:
(1)Tonifying the spleen and benefiting qi: It is used to treat weakness of the spleen and stomach and fatigue.
(2)Clearing heat and detoxifying: It is used for sore throat, sores and abscesses, and is an ingredient in many throat lozenges and cold medicines.
(3)Expectorant and antitussive: It can protect the mucous membrane of the throat, relieve irritating cough, and dissolve phlegm to relieve asthma.
(4)Relieve acute pain: Alleviate muscle spasms and acute pain, especially clonic pain in the abdomen.
(5)Harmonizing various herbs: This is the most unique function of licorice. In traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, it is often used to reduce the toxicity and strength of other drugs, coordinate the properties of various medicinal materials, and enable them to work together
Multi-functional integration, health protection:
(1)Boosting immunity: Licorice powder is rich in active ingredients such as glycyrrhizic acid and glycyrrhetinic acid, which can effectively enhance the body’s immunity and help the body resist external invasions. It serves as a natural barrier against colds during the changing seasons
(2)Regulating the stomach and intestines: For problems such as indigestion, stomach pain and bloating, licorice powder can exert its effect of tonifying the spleen and benefiting qi, gently regulating the function of the stomach and intestines, promoting digestion and absorption, and allowing every bite of delicious food on the table to be converted into energy for the body
(3)Beauty and skin care: The antioxidants in licorice powder can effectively eliminate free radicals in the body, slow down skin aging, and at the same time, its anti-inflammatory properties help improve skin inflammation, making the skin radiate natural radiance from the inside out
(4)Emotional regulation: In the fast-paced modern life, a cup of licorice powder tea can not only relieve tension but also help improve sleep quality, allowing the mind to truly relax and rest.
The edible uses of licorice powder:
(1)Natural sweeteners and flavor enhancers: Commonly used in candies, preserved fruits, beverages, soy sauce and tobacco, they provide a long-lasting and unique sweetness and can balance other flavors.
(2)Cooking seasoning: In some Asian and Middle Eastern dishes, licorice powder is used as a spice to add flavor to meats, soups and desserts.
(3)Traditional snacks: It is directly used to make some traditional snacks, such as licorice candy, chamomile, etc.
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Post time: Sep-30-2025