TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Licorice
TCM Nature: Neutral
TCM Taste: Sweet
TCM Meridian Affinity: All organs
Benefits:
· Moistens Lungs and treat respiratory infections
· Balance Blood
· Support Immunity
· Builds strength
· Reduces blood sugar levels
· Improves appetite
· Supports adrenal glands and endocrine system
· Treats digestive disorders
Spirituality:
Licorice root is capable of raising a person’s blood pressure just from chewing on bits of the root. This reaction can be linked to the idea that it creates passion within people, particularly a lustful one. Centered in estrogenic properties, both European lore as well as Hoodoo practicing systems believe that licorice root specializes in lust, love and fidelity.
Licorice root was also buried in tombs by the Egyptians to help the dead pass on into the afterlife, no doubt because of its strength of protection.
