甘草 · Gan Cao
Licorice Root
Glycyrrhiza uralensis — Neutral, sweet · all channels
Traditional uses
- Sore throat and cough
- Stomach cramps
- Harmonises formulas
In herbal craft
- Love and attraction
- Commanding
Used in
⚠ Safety
- Long-term or large use raises blood pressure and lowers potassium. Avoid in pregnancy, heart/kidney disease.