Licorice
| Licorice in TCM:Explore the properties of Licorice according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: All
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi
Special Properties:
circulates qi, clears heat, eliminates toxins, resolves phlegm
See also: Chinese Herbs: Gan Cao
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Licorice is known for its ability to tonify qi. It also helps to regulate qi circulation, clear heat, eliminate toxins, and resolve phlegm.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that Licorice enters ALL of the organ systems. The flavor of Licorice is sweet, and it is considered to be neutral in temperature.
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