[The Benefits and Precautions of Drinking Licorice Infusion]

Licorice is a highly valued traditional Chinese medicine with many health benefits. Many people like to drink licorice slices directly by steeping them in water. It has excellent effects in replenishing qi and nourishing the lungs. However, as licorice itself is a type of traditional Chinese medicine, there are a few precautions to keep in mind when consuming it!

　　[Benefits of Drinking Licorice Infusion]

　　1. Clears heat and detoxifies

　　Licorice is often used in traditional Chinese medicine for its ability to clear heat and detoxify. As we enter the hot autumn season, the weather is relatively dry and people are prone to getting internal heat. Drinking licorice infusion daily can effectively reduce internal heat and help eliminate toxins and waste from the body, promoting overall health.

　　2. Relieves phlegm and cough

　　In the dry autumn weather, many people experience coughing with excessive phlegm. Drinking licorice infusion has excellent effects in relieving phlegm and cough. This is because licorice contains abundant glycyrrhizin, which is highly effective in suppressing cough.

　　3. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial

　　If you have a sore throat or inflammation in the tracheal mucosa, drinking licorice infusion can effectively reduce inflammation and bacteria and provide anti-allergic effects. This is because licorice contains glycyrrhizin and licorice acid, which have strong detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties.
 

　　[Methods for Making Licorice Infusion]

　　1. Licorice mung bean soup

　　Take 100g of mung beans and 10g of raw licorice. Slowly cook them in water and consume the soup. It can help relieve heatstroke and drug poisoning.

　　2. Chrysanthemum and licorice soup

　　Take 120g of white chrysanthemum flowers and 12g of licorice. Soak them for 30 minutes, then boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the residue and consume the warm soup in four servings. It can clear heat and detoxify, suitable for patients with carbuncles and swollen pain.

　　3. Licorice and flower infusion

　　Take 9g of white chrysanthemum flowers, 6g of safflower, 6g of licorice, and 10g of white sugar. Wash the chrysanthemum and safflower to remove impurities, then boil them with licorice in 250ml of water over high heat. Change to low heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Finally, add white sugar and drink it as a substitute for tea.

　　This infusion has the effects of soothing the liver, dispersing wind, clearing heat, and detoxifying. It is suitable for patients with chronic hepatitis and red eyes and headache.
 

　　[Precautions for Using Licorice]

　　1. Avoid continuous use

　　Although licorice has excellent health benefits, it should not be consumed for an extended period. It is important to note that excessive consumption may have adverse effects on the body. Drinking one cup per day is sufficient.

　　2. Allergy sufferers should avoid it

　　In traditional Chinese medicine, many practitioners recommend conducting a licorice allergy test before consuming it for the first time to determine if you have an allergic constitution.

　　3. Not suitable for certain individuals

　　While licorice has outstanding health benefits, it is still a type of herbal medicine and may not be suitable for everyone. It is best for pregnant women, lactating women, and women during menstruation to avoid consuming licorice.