1. Licorice: it can tonify the spleen and benefit the qi, clearing away heat and detoxification, expelling phlegm, relieving coughs, easing the pain and harmonizing the functions of all medicines. It is suitable for symptoms such as weak spleen and stomach, cough and phlegm, carbuncle and sores, etc. However, it is forbidden for patients with fullness and bloating, dysentery at the beginning of dysentery, and should not be used together with seaweed, halibut, coriander, and glycyrrhiza, and should not be taken in large quantities for a long period of time, as it is prone to cause edema.

2. Old tangerine peel: can regulate qi and strengthen the spleen, dry dampness and phlegm. Apply to the epigastric distension, less food, vomiting and diarrhea, cough and phlegm and other symptoms. However, pungent, bitter and dry, warm can help heat, tongue red, less fluid, solid heat within the person should not be used, gas and yin deficiency and dry cough should not be used, vomiting blood evidence should be used with caution, long service service loss of human vitality.

The efficacy, function and contraindications of licorice and old tangerine peel:

1. Licorice: it can tonify the spleen and benefit the qi, clearing away heat and detoxification, expelling phlegm and relieving cough, easing the pain and reconciling the functions of various medicines. It is suitable for symptoms such as weak spleen and stomach, cough and phlegm, carbuncle and sores, etc. However, it is forbidden for patients with fullness and bloating, dysentery at the beginning of dysentery, and should not be used together with seaweed, halibut, coriander, and glycyrrhiza, and should not be taken in large quantities for a long period of time, as it is prone to cause edema.

2. Old tangerine peel: can regulate qi and strengthen the spleen, dry dampness and phlegm. Apply to the epigastric distension, less food, vomiting and diarrhea, cough and phlegm and other symptoms. However, pungent, bitter and dry, warm can help heat, tongue red, less fluid, internal solid heat should not be used, gas and yin deficiency and dry cough should not be used, vomiting blood evidence should be used with caution, long service service loss of human vitality.

Effects and functions of licorice peel:

1. Regulate the spleen and stomach: licorice peel can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, increase the rate of gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote gastric juice and digestive enzyme secretion, and help to improve the symptoms of weakness of the spleen and stomach, indigestion.

2. Relieve flatulence: Licorice peel has the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, warming the middle and regulating qi, which can improve symptoms such as flatulence and bloating.

3. Regulate mood: licorice peel can relieve emotional tension, restlessness, insomnia and dreams, etc. It has a calming and tranquilizing effect.

4. Improve skin problems: Licorice peel has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxification, moisturizing and beautifying the skin, and can improve skin problems such as acne, chloasma, freckles and so on.

Contraindications:

1. It is not suitable for pregnant women, lactating women, children, old and weak people.

2. Patients with oral ulcers, gastrointestinal ulcers, liver disease, etc. should consult a physician before taking.

3. Licorice peel has an astringent effect and is not suitable for long-term use in large quantities to avoid damage to the liver.