Fried Licorice Root
Ingredient Name: Mizhi Licorice root, Fried Licorice (Liquorice), Sweet root, Chinese Licorice, Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Traditional Chinese Name: 灸甘草 (jiǔ gān cǎo)
What is this?
- This is a variation of the Licorice root, but is prepared with honey and fried
- The root of the licorice plant which is extracted and dried
- Common Chinese herbal ingredient and often found in Chinese medicines
- Mainly grown in China (Eastern & Northern parts)
- Slightly sweet in flavor
- The fried version is said to be more effective on the stomach and relieving diarrhea
How do I prepare it?
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Rinse in warm water prior to use
Where can I buy this?
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This is available in most Asian supermarkets
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Also available in Chinese herbals stores
What is the cost
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10 g cost around $2-3 HKD
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Extremely affordable
Any benefits?
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Used to aid cough, sore throat, asthma and remove phlegm
- Helps in detoxifying the body
- Helps relieve diarrhea
- When it is fried, it is considered warm
Any precautions?
- People with heart disease or high blood pressure should be cautious about using licorice
References
- The dried original version is the Licorice root
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I think I have low blood pressure, do you think I should contact a nutritionist before consuming licorice root? or is just over-caution?
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