进入21世纪,国家决定实施西部大开发,加大对西部地区的支持力度,而且将生态治理放在首位。多年来恶劣的气候环境、沙尘暴等因素都是影响西部乃至全国经济发展的一个不良因素。甘草作为一种多年生的草本植物,具有很好的固沙治沙功能。其用途日益拓宽,已由单纯药用发展到食品、饮料、烟草、化工、 In the 21st century, the state decided to implement the great development of the western region, increase its support for the western region, and give top priority to ecological management. Over the years, the harsh climate and dust storms are all negative factors affecting the economic development in the west and the whole country. Licorice, as a perennial herb, has good sand-fixing and sand-controlling functions. Its use has broadened, has been developed from purely medicinal to food, beverage, tobacco, chemicals,