Licorice sticks

Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Gan Cao)

Atmospheric energy: neutral

Flavor: very sweet

Meridians: enter all twelve meridians, though it is especially beneficial to the Spleen, Stomach, Kidney and Lung

Tonic actions: energy tonic

Licorice root is used as a tonic for Spleen Qi deficiency, for the heart when there are symptoms of palpitations and irregular pulses, and to lubricate the lungs when there is a deficient dry cough. Also an excellent anti-inflammatory, similar to that of cortisone (can increase effects of cortisone).