Herbs that Tonify Qi

In order to enhance its ability to tonify qi, how should Gan Cao (glycyrrhizae radix) be prepared?

Gan Cao that has been prepared with honey is called Mi Zhi Gan Cao, or more commonly just Zhi Gan Cao. Honey is sweet in flavor; the sweet flavor has the action of tonifying and moistening. Therefore, preparing herbs with honey enhances their ability to tonify and moisten.

Source: Bensky, D. (2004). Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press. p. 734 [Q76]