Licorice is a common traditional Chinese medicine with high medicinal value. It has many functions and uses. It is commonly used in the form of licorice tablets. Let's learn about the usage of licorice tablets together!
【Functions and Effects of Licorice Tablets】
1. Tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi
Used for deficiency of heart qi, palpitations, irregular pulse, as well as deficiency of spleen and stomach qi, fatigue, and weakness.
2. Clearing heat and detoxifying
Used for stomach pain, abdominal pain, gastrocnemius muscle spasms and acute pain, often used in combination with peony, can significantly enhance the therapeutic effect of relieving spasms and acute pain, has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, can also be used to reduce the detoxification effects of other Chinese medicines.
3. Resolving phlegm and stopping cough
Licorice has the effect of stopping cough and resolving phlegm. It is used for cough with excessive phlegm caused by tracheitis and pulmonary emphysema, asthma, and difficulty in expectoration.
【Suitable Symptoms for Licorice Tablets】
Although licorice tablets can effectively relieve cough, it is also necessary to determine the cause of the cough before use. It is not advisable to take it indiscriminately. So what kind of cough is suitable for licorice tablets?
Licorice tablets can be used to treat dry cough and can be used for clearing heat and detoxification. They also have a therapeutic effect on cough caused by gastrointestinal type of cold. However, due to the presence of opium components in the medication, it can easily cause dependence.
Long-term use can lead to addiction, and once the medication is stopped, discomfort symptoms such as yawning, cold sweats, and runny nose may occur. Therefore, it is not suitable for long-term use and can be used short-term for cough relief.
In fact, among the symptoms of cough, there are not many diseases suitable for the treatment of licorice tablets. Experts point out that if licorice tablets are taken by cough patients with excessive respiratory secretions, it is not conducive to the discharge of phlegm. It is even more dangerous for children and infants to use licorice tablets.
【Contradictions of Licorice Tablets】
1. Hypertensive patients
Licorice tablets have a water and sodium retention effect, which can increase blood pressure. Therefore, patients with hypertension should use it with caution.
2. Diabetic patients
Because it also has a blood sugar elevating effect, it should be avoided by diabetic patients. Lastly, patients with constipation and enlarged prostate.
3. Patients with constipation
Licorice tablets can cause smooth muscle relaxation, leading to difficulty in defecation and urination. Patients with constipation and enlarged prostate should also use it with caution.
