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Gan Cao Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

Repertory
General Name
Chinese Liquorice
Glycemic Index / Load
Chinese Liquorice
Botanical Name
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis
Chinese Name
Gan Cao

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Gan Cao Cures

 

Action of Gan Cao

Most Effective

Nutrients in Gan Cao

Taste of
Gan Cao

Nature of
Gan Cao

Neutral

Parts Used

Root

Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Gan Cao

-Avoid use during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding.
-Avoid in case if you are suffering from Vomiting, Nausea, Bloating, High Blood Pressure or Edema.
-Excess intake may cause
High Blood Pressure
Edema
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
-When consuming Chinese Liquorice, reduce sodium intake and increase your potassium intake as it increases sodium retention and decreases potassium excretion.
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Description

Chinese Liquorice is a flowering plant.
It is perennial.
It grows in a tropical climate.
It grows up to 2 M.
Best used for Cold.

In TCM :
Chinese Liquorice Root : Gan Cao, Xiao Gan Cao
Meridians associated : Urinary Bladder, Liver, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Gall Bladder, Pericardium, Triple Energizer, Kidney but Mainly Spleen, Lung, Heart and Stomach


Antagonistic activity :
Action of Chinese Liquorice maybe antidoted, canceled and or may be adversely affected by any of the following herbs :
Japanese Thistle
Euphorbia Root
Euphorbia
Sargassum Fusiforme
Daphne Genkwa
 

Origin

Grown In

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Materia Medica for Gan Cao

 
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Herbal Treatment For Fever 21

If you are suffering from Fever with Headache but without Sweating and Thirst then take the following herbs as given belows :
Prepare a decoction of Cinnamon Twig, Apricot Seed and Chinese Liquorice Root. Take it, twice a day.

Herbal Treatment For Prostate Enlargement 5

Following herbs, in conjunction are beneficial for Prostate Enlargement and Urinary Tract Infection, if any. Even if you suffer from acute or chronic problems, it is recommended that you take the following combination.
Vaccaria Hispanica
Thlaspi Arvense
White Peony
Astragalus
Talcum
Chinese Liquorice
Paeonia Suffruticosa
Corydalis
Codonopsis
You may buy the formula, containing the above mentioned Herbs. Capsule form is readily available. Consume two pills, thrice daily with lukewarm water.

Herbal Treatment For Debility 5

Following herbs, in conjunction are beneficial for Energy, Stamina and improves overall feeling of well-being. It is the perfect daily Energy supplement.
Ginseng Korean
Polygonatum
Chinese Knotweed
Dong Quai
Schisandra
Wild Yam
Chinese Liquorice
Goji Berry
White Peony
Hoelen
Eucommia
Glehnia
Cornus Officinalis
Citron
Paeonia Suffruticosa
Red Sage
Bupleurum
You may buy the formula, containing the above mentioned Herbs. Capsule form is readily available. Consume 1 capsule per day.

Herbal Treatment For Reproductive Problems of Males 1

Following herbs, in conjunction are beneficial for Reproductive Problems of Males and act as a powerful Kidney tonic. It is also useful in increasing low levels of Libido.
Ginseng Korean
Dong Quai
Dodder
Cinnamon
Chinese Liquorice
Rehmannia
Atractylodes Macrocephala
Black Musli
Astragalus
Hoelen
Psoralea
Dipsacus Fullonum
Morinda Officinalis
Cynomorium Songaricum
Horny Goat Weed
Mondo Grass
Chinese Raspberry
Achyranthes Aspera
Fenugreek
Cistanche Deserticola
Goji Berry
Paeonia Suffruticosa
You may buy the formula, containing the above mentioned Herbs. Capsule form is readily available. Consume 2 capsules per day.
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