Legend of Licorice
Legend of Licorice
Once upon a time, in a remote mountain village, there was an herbalist who was always eager to treat people's illnesses. One day, the herbalist went out to treat a villager and hadn't returned home yet. However, many people seeking medical treatment arrived at his home. Seeing so many people anxiously waiting for her husband to treat them, the herbalist's wife thought to herself: "Treating people's illnesses is just about using those herbs, isn't it? Why don't I prepare some herbal bundles for these patients?"
She remembered there was a large pile of herbs in the kitchen. She picked up a piece and took a bite, finding it sweet and pleasant. So, she cut these sticks into small pieces, wrapped them in paper, and gave them to the patients seeking treatment.
After a few days, several recovered patients came to thank the herbalist in person, saying that after consuming the medicine he left, their illnesses improved. The herbalist was stunned by the news, but his wife knew the situation well. She quickly took him aside and quietly explained. Suddenly, he understood. The herbalist urgently inquired about the conditions of those recovered individuals and learned that they suffered from ailments like sore throat and swelling due to poisoning.
From then on, the herbalist began using this herb to treat conditions of sore throat and swelling due to poisoning. Because the herb tasted sweet, he named it "甘草" (Licorice) and has been using it ever since.
Health Recipe
Licorice Green Bean Soup
Method: Take 10g of raw licorice and 100g of green beans. Add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for about 10 minutes before consumption.
Effect: Detoxify from food or drug poisoning. Consuming in summer can relieve heat.
Licorice and Platycodon Root Tea
Method: Take 30g of licorice and 15g of platycodon root. Add 1200ml of water to the herbs, simmer for 30 minutes, and filter the juice. Repeat the process and mix the two batches of herbal juices for multiple consumptions.
Effect: This tea clears heat, detoxifies, soothes the throat, and alleviates cough, making it suitable for treating cough caused by chronic bronchitis.
