Some people like to drink licorice soaked in water. In fact, using licorice as an ingredient to make licorice pear stewed with pig lungs can help dissolve phlegm and relieve cough. What are the side effects of licorice?
【Name】
Licorice Pear Stewed with Pig Lungs
【Ingredients】
10 grams of licorice, 2 pears, approximately 250 grams of pig lungs.
【Preparation Method】
Peel the pears and cut them into pieces. Wash and slice the pig lungs, remove the foam, and put them in a clay pot together with the licorice. Add a small amount of rock sugar and an appropriate amount of water. Simmer on low heat for 3 hours and take it once a day.
【Efficacy】
It has the function of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, suitable for those who have persistent cough.
【Side Effects of Licorice】
1. Causes Edema
Glycyrrhizic acid in licorice extract can cause a disease called pseudoaldosteronism, characterized by high levels of a hormone called aldosterone in the body.
Loss of potassium can lead to abnormal heart and muscle function. It also causes water retention and edema.
2. Lack of Energy
Excessive use of licorice can lead to muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, headache, swelling, and lower testosterone levels in men.
3. Triggers Premature Birth
It is also believed that excessive use of licorice by pregnant women can cause heavy bleeding and even premature birth.
4. Weight Gain
There are also reports that long-term use of licorice can cause abnormal weight gain and other side effects.
