Origin of materia medica
The "Lao Guo" of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch originated from Tao Hongjing, a famous medical scientist in the Southern Dynasties. It is said that Tao Hongjing once prescribed a prescription for Emperor Xiaowu: Lao Guo (fried), Ginseng (peeled), Poria cocos (peeled) and Atractylodes macrocephala, all of which were ground into fine powder, and 2 yuan was taken with water. At first glance, the doctors couldn't understand what "the old country" was. Tao Hongjing said with a smile: "Mr. Guo is also called licorice." Licorice harmonizes all kinds of medicines, making it indisputable. What an ancient country! " .
Ancient herbal records
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch was first recorded in Shennong Materia Medica Classic, and was listed as the top grade. It was recorded in all previous herbal books. For example, it is recorded in Herbal Yan Hui that Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch is a medicine for harmonizing middle energizer, benefiting qi, tonifying deficiency and detoxifying. Strengthen the spleen and stomach, consolidate the deficiency of qi in the middle, reconcile yin and yang, and reconcile camp and health.
Knowledge, materia medica today.
Licorice, chrysanthemum, etc. It can be placed at home and in the office, which has a good throat moistening effect, and drinking it when it gets angry can also reduce the fire.
Identification of products and herbs
How to buy good licorice? It's simple. Just ask, try it. Good licorice smells delicious, without sour and pungent taste, and tastes sweet and slightly bitter.
Big Ben Cao Xian Yong
Single licorice can be taken with boiling water for 3-5 times. Has the effects of invigorating qi, invigorating middle warmer, purging fire and detoxicating.
Shibaocao hall
This paper introduces a simple licorice, chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea, which is brewed according to the ratio of 1: 1: 1. It can clear the liver and improve eyesight, relieve afternoon fatigue and is suitable for drinking in summer.