Braised licorice, also known as roasted licorice, is a common component of Chinese herbal medicine. It is prepared by roasting the roots of licorice and then drying them in hot air as a means of removing some of its toxic components while increasing its sweet flavor. Roasted licorice is often used to clear heat and remove toxins, moisten the lungs and relieve coughs, and harmonize the middle and benefit the qi, and is widely used in some Chinese medicine compound formulas. Roasted licorice can export sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium, magnesium and other ingredients, which are effective for all kinds of physical discomfort.

Braised licorice is commonly used in Chinese medicine as a medicinal herb or potency enhancer, often in conjunction with other herbs. Specifically, its main effects include nourishing yin and clearing heat, harmonizing the middle and benefiting the qi, and moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, among other effects. Roasted licorice can also be used as a liver maintenance food that facilitates the recovery and regulation of liver function. In addition, its sweetness makes roasted licorice often used for flavoring and making traditional herbal drinks with a good taste.

Braised licorice is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, and its main effects are clearing away heat and removing toxins, moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, and regulating the spleen and stomach, etc. It is often used in a compound formula with other traditional Chinese medicines, which has good effects. Meanwhile, the safety of Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae is also recognized, although overuse or long-term use may cause some side effects, such as high blood pressure, low blood potassium, palpitations, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. Therefore, when using roasted licorice, it should be used according to medical advice and avoid overdose or long-term use to avoid adverse reactions.