One of Asia's most impor- tant tonic herbs, described as "sweet and balanced" to treat the complete yin and yang organs of the body, cold and heat and evil energies, adding that taking plenty of liquorice could prolong life. This herb is a valuable energy tonic and, is often added to a prescription to help harmonize the action of other herbs.
:: BOTANICAL NAME : Glycyrrhiza uralensis
:: COMMON NAME : Liquorice
:: FAMILY : Leguminosae, Papilionaceae
:: PART USED : Root
:: TASTE : Sweet
:: CHARACTER : Neutral
MERIDIANS
Heart, lung, spleen, stomach
:: ACTIONS
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiallergenic, relieves coughs, lowers blood pressure, steroidal action, stimulates bile flow.
:: TRADITIONAL INDONESIAN USES
- invigorates energy function
- clears heat and detoxifies fire poisons
- moistens the lung
- soothes spasms and relieves pain
- moderates the function of other herbs
- antibacterial and antifungal
:: TYPICAL INDONESIAN DOSE
2-9 grams (7/100 - 1/3 ounce)
:: RECOMMENDED JAMU
Jamu Peputih ( Women's yeast infections)
:: COMBINATIONS
Liquorice is used with Asiabell root if the problem is to do with spleen energy; with White peony for abdominal discomfort associated with liver weakness; with Bitter Apricot and Tendrilled fritillary for dry coughs associated with heat; with Balloon flower for throat problems; and with Honeysuckle for rashes associated with damp.
Liquorice is also used with Betel leaves, (Piper betle), Long Turmeric, Firefly shrub, Mayana leaves which are effective for vaginal discharge, facial pallor and fatigue.
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